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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.18, 23,372.94 and 7,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.18, 23,372.94 and 7,270.08 is: 10,900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.18 : 23,372.94 = 7,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.18/23,372.94 = 7,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.18x = 23,372.94 × 7,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.18x = 169,923,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,923,143.64/15,588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.77

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