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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.13, 23,313.74 and 7,226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.13, 23,313.74 and 7,226.76 is: 10,834.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.13 : 23,313.74 = 7,226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.13/23,313.74 = 7,226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.13x = 23,313.74 × 7,226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.13x = 168,482,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,482,767.55/15,551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,834.12

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