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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.91, 23,310.05 and 7,216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.91, 23,310.05 and 7,216.83 is: 10,829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.91 : 23,310.05 = 7,216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.91/23,310.05 = 7,216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.91x = 23,310.05 × 7,216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.91x = 168,224,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,224,632.06/15,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.51

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