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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.40, 23,371.61 and 7,259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.40, 23,371.61 and 7,259.36 is: 10,893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.40 : 23,371.61 = 7,259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.40/23,371.61 = 7,259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.40x = 23,371.61 × 7,259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.40x = 169,662,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,662,777.61/15,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.00

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