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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.36, 23,334.62 and 10,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.36, 23,334.62 and 10,802.28 is: 16,207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.36 : 23,334.62 = 10,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.36/23,334.62 = 10,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.36x = 23,334.62 × 10,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.36x = 252,067,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,067,098.93/15,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,207.64

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