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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.32, 23,349.39 and 7,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.32, 23,349.39 and 7,241.75 is: 10,862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.32 : 23,349.39 = 7,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.32/23,349.39 = 7,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.32x = 23,349.39 × 7,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.32x = 169,090,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,090,350.45/15,566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.58

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