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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,633.82, 23,419.32 and 7,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,633.82, 23,419.32 and 7,302.34 is: 10,938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,633.82 : 23,419.32 = 7,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,633.82/23,419.32 = 7,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,633.82x = 23,419.32 × 7,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,633.82x = 171,015,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,015,837.21/15,633.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.84

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