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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.65, 23,504.30 and 7,235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.65, 23,504.30 and 7,235.73 is: 10,855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.65 : 23,504.30 = 7,235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.65/23,504.30 = 7,235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.65x = 23,504.30 × 7,235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.65x = 170,070,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,070,732.46/15,666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.59

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