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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.11, 23,303.89 and 7,210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.11, 23,303.89 and 7,210.59 is: 10,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.11 : 23,303.89 = 7,210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.11/23,303.89 = 7,210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.11x = 23,303.89 × 7,210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.11x = 168,034,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,034,796.20/15,548.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,807.41

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