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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.20, 23,550.14 and 7,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.20, 23,550.14 and 7,275.80 is: 10,899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.20 : 23,550.14 = 7,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.20/23,550.14 = 7,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.20x = 23,550.14 × 7,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.20x = 171,346,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,346,185.68/15,721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.05

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