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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.80, 23,388.01 and 7,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.80, 23,388.01 and 7,267.46 is: 10,904.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.80 : 23,388.01 = 7,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.80/23,388.01 = 7,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.80x = 23,388.01 × 7,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.80x = 169,971,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,971,427.15/15,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.83

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