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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.15, 23,358.38 and 7,254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.15, 23,358.38 and 7,254.09 is: 10,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.15 : 23,358.38 = 7,254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.15/23,358.38 = 7,254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.15x = 23,358.38 × 7,254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.15x = 169,443,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,443,754.50/15,569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.31

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