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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.33, 23,998.86 and 7,227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.33, 23,998.86 and 7,227.32 is: 10,845.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.33 : 23,998.86 = 7,227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.33/23,998.86 = 7,227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.33x = 23,998.86 × 7,227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.33x = 173,447,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,447,320.86/15,992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.66

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