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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.06, 23,317.88 and 7,238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.06, 23,317.88 and 7,238.90 is: 10,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.06 : 23,317.88 = 7,238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.06/23,317.88 = 7,238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.06x = 23,317.88 × 7,238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.06x = 168,795,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,795,823.63/15,554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.20

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