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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.94, 23,461.50 and 7,324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.94, 23,461.50 and 7,324.95 is: 10,979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.94 : 23,461.50 = 7,324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.94/23,461.50 = 7,324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.94x = 23,461.50 × 7,324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.94x = 171,854,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,854,314.43/15,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.75

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