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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.09, 23,322.60 and 7,257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.09, 23,322.60 and 7,257.33 is: 10,870.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.09 : 23,322.60 = 7,257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.09/23,322.60 = 7,257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.09x = 23,322.60 × 7,257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.09x = 169,259,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,259,804.66/15,570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.83

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