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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.83, 23,401.58 and 7,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.83, 23,401.58 and 7,285.46 is: 10,922.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.83 : 23,401.58 = 7,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.83/23,401.58 = 7,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.83x = 23,401.58 × 7,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.83x = 170,491,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,491,121.59/15,609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.04

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