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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,621.02, 23,445.39 and 7,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,621.02, 23,445.39 and 7,305.56 is: 10,964.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621.02 : 23,445.39 = 7,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621.02/23,445.39 = 7,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621.02x = 23,445.39 × 7,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621.02x = 171,281,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,281,703.37/15,621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.82

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