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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.44, 23,343.56 and 7,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.44, 23,343.56 and 7,237.84 is: 10,856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.44 : 23,343.56 = 7,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.44/23,343.56 = 7,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.44x = 23,343.56 × 7,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.44x = 168,956,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,956,952.31/15,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.71

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