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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.47, 23,358.29 and 7,248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.47, 23,358.29 and 7,248.23 is: 10,879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.47 : 23,358.29 = 7,248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.47/23,358.29 = 7,248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.47x = 23,358.29 × 7,248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.47x = 169,306,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,306,105.29/15,562.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.13

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