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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.68, 23,390.52 and 7,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.68, 23,390.52 and 7,283.20 is: 10,910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.68 : 23,390.52 = 7,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.68/23,390.52 = 7,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.68x = 23,390.52 × 7,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.68x = 170,357,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,357,835.26/15,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.11

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