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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.10, 23,424.90 and 7,299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.10, 23,424.90 and 7,299.54 is: 10,944.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.10 : 23,424.90 = 7,299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.10/23,424.90 = 7,299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.10x = 23,424.90 × 7,299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.10x = 170,990,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,990,994.55/15,623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.75

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