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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.91, 23,366.64 and 7,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.91, 23,366.64 and 7,253.27 is: 10,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.91 : 23,366.64 = 7,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.91/23,366.64 = 7,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.91x = 23,366.64 × 7,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.91x = 169,484,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,484,548.91/15,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.80

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