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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.16, 23,370 and 7,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.16, 23,370 and 7,267.08 is: 10,894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.16 : 23,370 = 7,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.16/23,370 = 7,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.16x = 23,370 × 7,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.16x = 169,831,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,831,659.60/15,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.91

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