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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.56, 23,371.38 and 7,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.56, 23,371.38 and 7,270.10 is: 10,890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.56 : 23,371.38 = 7,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.56/23,371.38 = 7,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.56x = 23,371.38 × 7,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.56x = 169,912,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,912,233.39/15,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.72

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