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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,578.91, 23,368.14 and 7,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,578.91, 23,368.14 and 7,254.27 is: 10,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,578.91 : 23,368.14 = 7,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,578.91/23,368.14 = 7,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,578.91x = 23,368.14 × 7,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,578.91x = 169,518,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,518,796.96/15,578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.30

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