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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.34, 23,252.28 and 7,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.34, 23,252.28 and 7,190.28 is: 10,782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.34 : 23,252.28 = 7,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.34/23,252.28 = 7,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.34x = 23,252.28 × 7,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.34x = 167,190,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,190,403.84/15,506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,782.07

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