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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.87, 23,312.77 and 7,217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.87, 23,312.77 and 7,217.33 is: 10,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.87 : 23,312.77 = 7,217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.87/23,312.77 = 7,217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.87x = 23,312.77 × 7,217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.87x = 168,255,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,255,954.30/15,541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.98

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