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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.24, 23,397.72 and 7,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.24, 23,397.72 and 7,282.90 is: 10,918.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.24 : 23,397.72 = 7,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.24/23,397.72 = 7,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.24x = 23,397.72 × 7,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.24x = 170,403,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,403,254.99/15,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,918.22

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