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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.57, 23,340.76 and 7,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.57, 23,340.76 and 7,236 is: 10,853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.57 : 23,340.76 = 7,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.57/23,340.76 = 7,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.57x = 23,340.76 × 7,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.57x = 168,893,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,893,721.27/15,560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.95

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