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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.25, 23,465.86 and 7,330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.25, 23,465.86 and 7,330.07 is: 10,987.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.25 : 23,465.86 = 7,330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.25/23,465.86 = 7,330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.25x = 23,465.86 × 7,330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.25x = 172,006,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,006,260.76/15,655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,987.13

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