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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.01, 23,340.42 and 7,244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.01, 23,340.42 and 7,244.79 is: 10,861.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.01 : 23,340.42 = 7,244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.01/23,340.42 = 7,244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.01x = 23,340.42 × 7,244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.01x = 169,096,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,096,441.41/15,569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.09

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