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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.46, 23,434.95 and 7,302.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.46, 23,434.95 and 7,302.17 is: 10,955.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.46 : 23,434.95 = 7,302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.46/23,434.95 = 7,302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.46x = 23,434.95 × 7,302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.46x = 171,125,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,125,871.67/15,619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.94

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