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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.52, 23,333.66 and 7,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.52, 23,333.66 and 7,240.28 is: 10,854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.52 : 23,333.66 = 7,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.52/23,333.66 = 7,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.52x = 23,333.66 × 7,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.52x = 168,942,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,942,231.82/15,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.32

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