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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.48, 23,998.56 and 7,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.48, 23,998.56 and 7,226.16 is: 10,845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.48 : 23,998.56 = 7,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.48/23,998.56 = 7,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.48x = 23,998.56 × 7,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.48x = 173,417,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,417,434.33/15,990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.04

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