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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.11, 23,302.40 and 7,209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.11, 23,302.40 and 7,209.59 is: 10,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.11 : 23,302.40 = 7,209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.11/23,302.40 = 7,209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.11x = 23,302.40 × 7,209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.11x = 168,000,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,000,597.46/15,547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.91

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