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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.34, 23,449.94 and 7,317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.34, 23,449.94 and 7,317.36 is: 10,968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.34 : 23,449.94 = 7,317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.34/23,449.94 = 7,317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.34x = 23,449.94 × 7,317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.34x = 171,591,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,591,652.96/15,644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.29

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