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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.23, 23,252.21 and 7,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.23, 23,252.21 and 7,073.72 is: 10,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.23 : 23,252.21 = 7,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.23/23,252.21 = 7,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.23x = 23,252.21 × 7,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.23x = 164,479,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,479,622.92/15,510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.59

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