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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.13, 23,324.69 and 7,228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.13, 23,324.69 and 7,228.29 is: 10,837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.13 : 23,324.69 = 7,228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.13/23,324.69 = 7,228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.13x = 23,324.69 × 7,228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.13x = 168,597,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,597,587.34/15,557.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.32

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