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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,574.73, 23,361.88 and 7,250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,574.73, 23,361.88 and 7,250.09 is: 10,875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,574.73 : 23,361.88 = 7,250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,574.73/23,361.88 = 7,250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,574.73x = 23,361.88 × 7,250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,574.73x = 169,375,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,375,843.84/15,574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.04

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