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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.73, 23,427.45 and 7,292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.73, 23,427.45 and 7,292.85 is: 10,937.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.73 : 23,427.45 = 7,292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.73/23,427.45 = 7,292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.73x = 23,427.45 × 7,292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.73x = 170,852,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,852,878.73/15,620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,937.57

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