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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.60, 23,302.70 and 7,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.60, 23,302.70 and 7,219.40 is: 10,835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.60 : 23,302.70 = 7,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.60/23,302.70 = 7,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.60x = 23,302.70 × 7,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.60x = 168,231,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,231,512.38/15,526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.05

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