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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.72, 23,424.12 and 7,300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.72, 23,424.12 and 7,300.44 is: 10,944.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.72 : 23,424.12 = 7,300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.72/23,424.12 = 7,300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.72x = 23,424.12 × 7,300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.72x = 171,006,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,006,382.61/15,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.60

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