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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.58, 23,534.03 and 7,265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.58, 23,534.03 and 7,265.09 is: 10,882.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.58 : 23,534.03 = 7,265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.58/23,534.03 = 7,265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.58x = 23,534.03 × 7,265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.58x = 170,976,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,976,923.01/15,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.92

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