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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.30, 23,371.37 and 7,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.30, 23,371.37 and 7,253.30 is: 10,883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.30 : 23,371.37 = 7,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.30/23,371.37 = 7,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.30x = 23,371.37 × 7,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.30x = 169,519,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,519,634.58/15,575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.88

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