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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.85, 23,326.16 and 7,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.85, 23,326.16 and 7,226.24 is: 10,839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.85 : 23,326.16 = 7,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.85/23,326.16 = 7,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.85x = 23,326.16 × 7,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.85x = 168,560,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,560,277.68/15,550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.29

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