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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.40, 23,353.44 and 7,246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.40, 23,353.44 and 7,246.55 is: 10,869.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.40 : 23,353.44 = 7,246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.40/23,353.44 = 7,246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.40x = 23,353.44 × 7,246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.40x = 169,231,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,231,753.86/15,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.51

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