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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.22, 23,359.41 and 7,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.22, 23,359.41 and 7,248.98 is: 10,880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.22 : 23,359.41 = 7,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.22/23,359.41 = 7,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.22x = 23,359.41 × 7,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.22x = 169,331,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,331,779.10/15,563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.25

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