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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.48, 24,001.56 and 7,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.48, 24,001.56 and 7,228.16 is: 10,848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.48 : 24,001.56 = 7,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.48/24,001.56 = 7,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.48x = 24,001.56 × 7,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.48x = 173,487,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,487,115.93/15,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,848.04

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