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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.48, 23,359.95 and 7,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.48, 23,359.95 and 7,248.84 is: 10,873.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.48 : 23,359.95 = 7,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.48/23,359.95 = 7,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.48x = 23,359.95 × 7,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.48x = 169,332,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,332,539.96/15,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,873.13

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