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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.70, 23,424.20 and 7,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.70, 23,424.20 and 7,300.60 is: 10,944.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.70 : 23,424.20 = 7,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.70/23,424.20 = 7,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.70x = 23,424.20 × 7,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.70x = 171,010,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,010,714.52/15,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.90

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