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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.56, 23,368.02 and 7,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.56, 23,368.02 and 7,260.52 is: 10,892.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.56 : 23,368.02 = 7,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.56/23,368.02 = 7,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.56x = 23,368.02 × 7,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.56x = 169,663,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,663,976.57/15,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.96

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