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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.04, 23,335.92 and 7,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.04, 23,335.92 and 7,241.76 is: 10,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.04 : 23,335.92 = 7,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.04/23,335.92 = 7,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.04x = 23,335.92 × 7,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.04x = 168,993,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,993,132.02/15,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.53

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