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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.29, 23,499.28 and 7,232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.29, 23,499.28 and 7,232.37 is: 10,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.29 : 23,499.28 = 7,232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.29/23,499.28 = 7,232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.29x = 23,499.28 × 7,232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.29x = 169,955,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,955,557.73/15,663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.56

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