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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.34, 23,355.60 and 7,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.34, 23,355.60 and 7,252.24 is: 10,880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.34 : 23,355.60 = 7,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.34/23,355.60 = 7,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.34x = 23,355.60 × 7,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.34x = 169,380,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,380,416.54/15,567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.50

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