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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.07, 23,412.20 and 7,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.07, 23,412.20 and 7,297.59 is: 10,931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.07 : 23,412.20 = 7,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.07/23,412.20 = 7,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.07x = 23,412.20 × 7,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.07x = 170,852,600.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,852,600.11/15,629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.72

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