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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.69, 23,304.75 and 7,211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.69, 23,304.75 and 7,211.15 is: 10,808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.69 : 23,304.75 = 7,211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.69/23,304.75 = 7,211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.69x = 23,304.75 × 7,211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.69x = 168,053,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,053,931.44/15,548.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,808.24

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