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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.80, 23,501.54 and 7,233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.80, 23,501.54 and 7,233.87 is: 10,852.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.80 : 23,501.54 = 7,233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.80/23,501.54 = 7,233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.80x = 23,501.54 × 7,233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.80x = 170,007,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,007,048.99/15,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.81

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