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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.28, 23,402.92 and 7,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.28, 23,402.92 and 7,277.04 is: 10,906.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.28 : 23,402.92 = 7,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.28/23,402.92 = 7,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.28x = 23,402.92 × 7,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.28x = 170,303,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,303,984.96/15,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.94

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