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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.08, 23,478.12 and 7,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.08, 23,478.12 and 7,329.60 is: 10,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.08 : 23,478.12 = 7,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.08/23,478.12 = 7,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.08x = 23,478.12 × 7,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.08x = 172,085,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,085,228.35/15,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.40

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