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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.16, 23,367 and 7,265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.16, 23,367 and 7,265.07 is: 10,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.16 : 23,367 = 7,265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.16/23,367 = 7,265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.16x = 23,367 × 7,265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.16x = 169,762,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,762,890.69/15,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.90

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