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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.30, 23,344.93 and 7,129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.30, 23,344.93 and 7,129.97 is: 10,693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.30 : 23,344.93 = 7,129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.30/23,344.93 = 7,129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.30x = 23,344.93 × 7,129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.30x = 166,448,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,448,781.65/15,565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.58

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