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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.30, 23,349.42 and 7,132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.30, 23,349.42 and 7,132.98 is: 10,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.30 : 23,349.42 = 7,132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.30/23,349.42 = 7,132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.30x = 23,349.42 × 7,132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.30x = 166,550,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,550,945.87/15,568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.08

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