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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,532.61, 23,290.03 and 7,208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,532.61, 23,290.03 and 7,208.34 is: 10,808.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,532.61 : 23,290.03 = 7,208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,532.61/23,290.03 = 7,208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,532.61x = 23,290.03 × 7,208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,532.61x = 167,882,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,882,454.85/15,532.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,808.39

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