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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.02, 23,281.28 and 7,195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.02, 23,281.28 and 7,195.42 is: 10,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.02 : 23,281.28 = 7,195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.02/23,281.28 = 7,195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.02x = 23,281.28 × 7,195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.02x = 167,518,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,518,587.74/15,533.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,784.68

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