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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.42, 23,291.96 and 7,207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.42, 23,291.96 and 7,207.29 is: 10,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.42 : 23,291.96 = 7,207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.42/23,291.96 = 7,207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.42x = 23,291.96 × 7,207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.42x = 167,871,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,871,910.39/15,526.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,812.02

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