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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.20, 23,981.10 and 7,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.20, 23,981.10 and 7,222.60 is: 10,830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.20 : 23,981.10 = 7,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.20/23,981.10 = 7,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.20x = 23,981.10 × 7,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.20x = 173,205,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,205,892.86/15,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,830.65

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