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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.68, 23,450.45 and 7,313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.68, 23,450.45 and 7,313.46 is: 10,968.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.68 : 23,450.45 = 7,313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.68/23,450.45 = 7,313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.68x = 23,450.45 × 7,313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.68x = 171,504,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,504,032.27/15,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.76

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