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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.92, 23,629.12 and 7,319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.92, 23,629.12 and 7,319.32 is: 10,981.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.92 : 23,629.12 = 7,319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.92/23,629.12 = 7,319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.92x = 23,629.12 × 7,319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.92x = 172,949,013.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,949,013.23/15,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.64

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