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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,578.41, 23,367.39 and 7,253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,578.41, 23,367.39 and 7,253.77 is: 10,880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,578.41 : 23,367.39 = 7,253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,578.41/23,367.39 = 7,253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,578.41x = 23,367.39 × 7,253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,578.41x = 169,501,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,501,672.56/15,578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.55

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