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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.08, 23,443.50 and 7,302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.08, 23,443.50 and 7,302.74 is: 10,958.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.08 : 23,443.50 = 7,302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.08/23,443.50 = 7,302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.08x = 23,443.50 × 7,302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.08x = 171,201,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,201,785.19/15,622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.96

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