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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.49, 23,285.76 and 7,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.49, 23,285.76 and 7,201.36 is: 10,802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.49 : 23,285.76 = 7,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.49/23,285.76 = 7,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.49x = 23,285.76 × 7,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.49x = 167,689,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,689,140.63/15,522.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,802.98

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