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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.53, 23,453.60 and 7,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.53, 23,453.60 and 7,310.96 is: 10,966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.53 : 23,453.60 = 7,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.53/23,453.60 = 7,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.53x = 23,453.60 × 7,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.53x = 171,468,306.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,468,306.71/15,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.58

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