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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.08, 23,418.88 and 7,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.08, 23,418.88 and 7,295.52 is: 10,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.08 : 23,418.88 = 7,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.08/23,418.88 = 7,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.08x = 23,418.88 × 7,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.08x = 170,852,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,852,907.42/15,619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.73

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