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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.22, 23,441.49 and 7,310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.22, 23,441.49 and 7,310.58 is: 10,960.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.22 : 23,441.49 = 7,310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.22/23,441.49 = 7,310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.22x = 23,441.49 × 7,310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.22x = 171,370,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,370,887.96/15,635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.57

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