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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,613.22, 23,427.51 and 7,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,613.22, 23,427.51 and 7,292.02 is: 10,941.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,613.22 : 23,427.51 = 7,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,613.22/23,427.51 = 7,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,613.22x = 23,427.51 × 7,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,613.22x = 170,833,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,833,812.90/15,613.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.62

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