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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.44, 23,340.56 and 7,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.44, 23,340.56 and 7,235.84 is: 10,853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.44 : 23,340.56 = 7,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.44/23,340.56 = 7,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.44x = 23,340.56 × 7,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.44x = 168,888,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,888,557.67/15,560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.71

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