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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,578.61, 23,368.11 and 7,256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,578.61, 23,368.11 and 7,256.26 is: 10,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,578.61 : 23,368.11 = 7,256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,578.61/23,368.11 = 7,256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,578.61x = 23,368.11 × 7,256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,578.61x = 169,565,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,565,081.87/15,578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,884.48

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