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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.24, 23,453.42 and 7,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.24, 23,453.42 and 7,310.48 is: 10,955.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.24 : 23,453.42 = 7,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.24/23,453.42 = 7,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.24x = 23,453.42 × 7,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.24x = 171,455,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,455,604.02/15,650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.47

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