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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,579.41, 23,368.89 and 7,254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,579.41, 23,368.89 and 7,254.77 is: 10,882.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579.41 : 23,368.89 = 7,254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579.41/23,368.89 = 7,254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579.41x = 23,368.89 × 7,254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579.41x = 169,535,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,535,922.11/15,579.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.05

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