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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.64, 23,331.66 and 7,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.64, 23,331.66 and 7,231.06 is: 10,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.64 : 23,331.66 = 7,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.64/23,331.66 = 7,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.64x = 23,331.66 × 7,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.64x = 168,712,633.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,712,633.36/15,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.85

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