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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,579.17, 23,364.90 and 7,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,579.17, 23,364.90 and 7,251.29 is: 10,875.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579.17 : 23,364.90 = 7,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579.17/23,364.90 = 7,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579.17x = 23,364.90 × 7,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579.17x = 169,425,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,425,548.90/15,579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.14

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