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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.82, 23,404.32 and 7,292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.82, 23,404.32 and 7,292.34 is: 10,923.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.82 : 23,404.32 = 7,292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.82/23,404.32 = 7,292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.82x = 23,404.32 × 7,292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.82x = 170,672,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,672,258.91/15,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.85

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