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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.90, 23,351.19 and 7,245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.90, 23,351.19 and 7,245.05 is: 10,867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.90 : 23,351.19 = 7,245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.90/23,351.19 = 7,245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.90x = 23,351.19 × 7,245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.90x = 169,180,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,180,395.18/15,567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.26

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