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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.92, 23,291.21 and 7,206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.92, 23,291.21 and 7,206.79 is: 10,811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.92 : 23,291.21 = 7,206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.92/23,291.21 = 7,206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.92x = 23,291.21 × 7,206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.92x = 167,854,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,854,859.32/15,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,811.27

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