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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.33, 23,565.11 and 7,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.33, 23,565.11 and 7,283.30 is: 10,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.33 : 23,565.11 = 7,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.33/23,565.11 = 7,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.33x = 23,565.11 × 7,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.33x = 171,631,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,631,611.42/15,708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.15

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