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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.33, 23,399.33 and 7,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.33, 23,399.33 and 7,283.96 is: 10,919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.33 : 23,399.33 = 7,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.33/23,399.33 = 7,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.33x = 23,399.33 × 7,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.33x = 170,439,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,439,630.33/15,608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.79

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