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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.32, 23,405.76 and 7,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.32, 23,405.76 and 7,286.76 is: 10,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.32 : 23,405.76 = 7,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.32/23,405.76 = 7,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.32x = 23,405.76 × 7,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.32x = 170,552,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,552,155.74/15,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.60

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