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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.95, 23,432.69 and 7,300.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.95, 23,432.69 and 7,300.67 is: 10,953.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.95 : 23,432.69 = 7,300.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.95/23,432.69 = 7,300.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.95x = 23,432.69 × 7,300.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.95x = 171,074,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,074,237.99/15,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,953.70

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