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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.91, 23,363.64 and 7,251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.91, 23,363.64 and 7,251.27 is: 10,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.91 : 23,363.64 = 7,251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.91/23,363.64 = 7,251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.91x = 23,363.64 × 7,251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.91x = 169,415,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,415,974.21/15,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.80

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