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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,585.76, 23,343.78 and 7,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,585.76, 23,343.78 and 7,253.30 is: 10,863.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,585.76 : 23,343.78 = 7,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,585.76/23,343.78 = 7,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,585.76x = 23,343.78 × 7,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,585.76x = 169,319,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,319,439.47/15,585.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.73

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