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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.94, 23,307.72 and 7,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.94, 23,307.72 and 7,217.82 is: 10,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.94 : 23,307.72 = 7,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.94/23,307.72 = 7,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.94x = 23,307.72 × 7,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.94x = 168,230,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,230,927.57/15,536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.80

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