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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.93, 23,319.52 and 7,235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.93, 23,319.52 and 7,235.45 is: 10,838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.93 : 23,319.52 = 7,235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.93/23,319.52 = 7,235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.93x = 23,319.52 × 7,235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.93x = 168,727,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,727,220.98/15,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.82

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