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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.01, 23,329.92 and 7,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.01, 23,329.92 and 7,237.78 is: 10,850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.01 : 23,329.92 = 7,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.01/23,329.92 = 7,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.01x = 23,329.92 × 7,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.01x = 168,856,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,856,828.38/15,562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.58

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