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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.76, 23,216.16 and 7,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.76, 23,216.16 and 7,267.52 is: 10,906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.76 : 23,216.16 = 7,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.76/23,216.16 = 7,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.76x = 23,216.16 × 7,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.76x = 168,723,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,723,907.12/15,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.69

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