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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.74, 23,431.10 and 7,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.74, 23,431.10 and 7,304.67 is: 10,957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.74 : 23,431.10 = 7,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.74/23,431.10 = 7,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.74x = 23,431.10 × 7,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.74x = 171,156,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,156,453.24/15,620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.00

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