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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.82, 23,431.62 and 7,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.82, 23,431.62 and 7,303.70 is: 10,954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.82 : 23,431.62 = 7,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.82/23,431.62 = 7,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.82x = 23,431.62 × 7,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.82x = 171,137,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,137,522.99/15,622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.33

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