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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.38, 23,603.31 and 7,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.38, 23,603.31 and 7,298.66 is: 10,943.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.38 : 23,603.31 = 7,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.38/23,603.31 = 7,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.38x = 23,603.31 × 7,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.38x = 172,272,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,272,534.56/15,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.93

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