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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.97, 23,345.73 and 7,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.97, 23,345.73 and 7,239.33 is: 10,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.97 : 23,345.73 = 7,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.97/23,345.73 = 7,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.97x = 23,345.73 × 7,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.97x = 169,007,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,007,443.56/15,563.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.89

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