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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,585.08, 23,370.05 and 7,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,585.08, 23,370.05 and 7,263.14 is: 10,891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,585.08 : 23,370.05 = 7,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,585.08/23,370.05 = 7,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,585.08x = 23,370.05 × 7,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,585.08x = 169,739,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,739,791.79/15,585.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.18

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