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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.85, 23,327.65 and 7,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.85, 23,327.65 and 7,227.24 is: 10,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.85 : 23,327.65 = 7,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.85/23,327.65 = 7,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.85x = 23,327.65 × 7,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.85x = 168,594,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,594,525.19/15,551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.80

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