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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.62, 23,371.11 and 7,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.62, 23,371.11 and 7,258.26 is: 10,887.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.62 : 23,371.11 = 7,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.62/23,371.11 = 7,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.62x = 23,371.11 × 7,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.62x = 169,633,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,633,592.87/15,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,887.47

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