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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.32, 23,409.57 and 7,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.32, 23,409.57 and 7,295.84 is: 10,929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.32 : 23,409.57 = 7,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.32/23,409.57 = 7,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.32x = 23,409.57 × 7,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.32x = 170,792,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,792,477.19/15,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.10

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