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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.13, 23,474.55 and 7,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.13, 23,474.55 and 7,324.22 is: 10,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.13 : 23,474.55 = 7,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.13/23,474.55 = 7,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.13x = 23,474.55 × 7,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.13x = 171,932,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,932,651.23/15,652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.62

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