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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.32, 23,349.60 and 7,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.32, 23,349.60 and 7,248.24 is: 10,874.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.32 : 23,349.60 = 7,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.32/23,349.60 = 7,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.32x = 23,349.60 × 7,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.32x = 169,243,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,243,504.70/15,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.51

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