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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.30, 23,415.92 and 7,283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.30, 23,415.92 and 7,283.78 is: 10,927.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.30 : 23,415.92 = 7,283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.30/23,415.92 = 7,283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.30x = 23,415.92 × 7,283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.30x = 170,556,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,556,256.28/15,608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,927.28

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