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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.91, 23,372.64 and 7,257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.91, 23,372.64 and 7,257.27 is: 10,885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.91 : 23,372.64 = 7,257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.91/23,372.64 = 7,257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.91x = 23,372.64 × 7,257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.91x = 169,621,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,621,559.09/15,581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,885.80

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