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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,616.38, 23,411.61 and 7,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,616.38, 23,411.61 and 7,292.10 is: 10,932.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,616.38 : 23,411.61 = 7,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,616.38/23,411.61 = 7,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,616.38x = 23,411.61 × 7,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,616.38x = 170,719,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,719,801.28/15,616.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.10

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