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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.04, 23,344.92 and 7,247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.04, 23,344.92 and 7,247.82 is: 10,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.04 : 23,344.92 = 7,247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.04/23,344.92 = 7,247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.04x = 23,344.92 × 7,247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.04x = 169,199,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,199,778.07/15,572.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.61

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