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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.84, 23,429.70 and 7,303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.84, 23,429.70 and 7,303.82 is: 10,947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.84 : 23,429.70 = 7,303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.84/23,429.70 = 7,303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.84x = 23,429.70 × 7,303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.84x = 171,126,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,126,194.31/15,630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.98

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