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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.61, 23,450.22 and 7,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.61, 23,450.22 and 7,314.24 is: 10,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.61 : 23,450.22 = 7,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.61/23,450.22 = 7,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.61x = 23,450.22 × 7,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.61x = 171,520,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,520,537.13/15,638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.76

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