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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.61, 23,366.61 and 7,255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.61, 23,366.61 and 7,255.26 is: 10,882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.61 : 23,366.61 = 7,255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.61/23,366.61 = 7,255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.61x = 23,366.61 × 7,255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.61x = 169,530,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,530,830.87/15,577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.98

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