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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.18, 23,316.90 and 7,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.18, 23,316.90 and 7,233.70 is: 10,836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.18 : 23,316.90 = 7,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.18/23,316.90 = 7,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.18x = 23,316.90 × 7,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.18x = 168,667,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,667,459.53/15,565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.20

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