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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.92, 23,545.24 and 7,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.92, 23,545.24 and 7,272.52 is: 10,894.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.92 : 23,545.24 = 7,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.92/23,545.24 = 7,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.92x = 23,545.24 × 7,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.92x = 171,233,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,233,228.80/15,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.14

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