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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.04, 23,470.92 and 7,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.04, 23,470.92 and 7,322.52 is: 10,983.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.04 : 23,470.92 = 7,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.04/23,470.92 = 7,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.04x = 23,470.92 × 7,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.04x = 171,866,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,866,281.12/15,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.95

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