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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.25, 23,294.73 and 7,223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.25, 23,294.73 and 7,223.51 is: 10,829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.25 : 23,294.73 = 7,223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.25/23,294.73 = 7,223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.25x = 23,294.73 × 7,223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.25x = 168,269,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,269,746.25/15,538.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.39

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