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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.16, 23,362.56 and 7,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.16, 23,362.56 and 7,251.84 is: 10,879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.16 : 23,362.56 = 7,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.16/23,362.56 = 7,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.16x = 23,362.56 × 7,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.16x = 169,421,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,421,547.11/15,572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.77

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