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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.51, 23,330.67 and 7,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.51, 23,330.67 and 7,238.28 is: 10,851.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.51 : 23,330.67 = 7,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.51/23,330.67 = 7,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.51x = 23,330.67 × 7,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.51x = 168,873,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,873,922.05/15,562.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.33

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