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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.01, 23,326.92 and 7,235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.01, 23,326.92 and 7,235.78 is: 10,847.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.01 : 23,326.92 = 7,235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.01/23,326.92 = 7,235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.01x = 23,326.92 × 7,235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.01x = 168,788,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,788,344.56/15,560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.57

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