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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.58, 23,520.55 and 7,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.58, 23,520.55 and 7,256.08 is: 10,869.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.58 : 23,520.55 = 7,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.58/23,520.55 = 7,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.58x = 23,520.55 × 7,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.58x = 170,667,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,667,037.72/15,701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.42

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