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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.72, 23,358.66 and 7,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.72, 23,358.66 and 7,248.48 is: 10,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.72 : 23,358.66 = 7,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.72/23,358.66 = 7,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.72x = 23,358.66 × 7,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.72x = 169,314,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,314,779.84/15,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.51

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