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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.72, 23,360.16 and 7,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.72, 23,360.16 and 7,249.48 is: 10,881.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.72 : 23,360.16 = 7,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.72/23,360.16 = 7,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.72x = 23,360.16 × 7,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.72x = 169,349,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,349,012.72/15,563.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.01

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