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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.49, 23,284.26 and 7,200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.49, 23,284.26 and 7,200.36 is: 10,801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.49 : 23,284.26 = 7,200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.49/23,284.26 = 7,200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.49x = 23,284.26 × 7,200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.49x = 167,655,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,655,054.33/15,521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.48

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