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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.58, 23,367.80 and 7,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.58, 23,367.80 and 7,261.64 is: 10,888.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.58 : 23,367.80 = 7,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.58/23,367.80 = 7,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.58x = 23,367.80 × 7,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.58x = 169,688,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,688,398.04/15,583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,888.93

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