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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.04, 23,995.20 and 7,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.04, 23,995.20 and 7,229.60 is: 10,844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.04 : 23,995.20 = 7,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.04/23,995.20 = 7,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.04x = 23,995.20 × 7,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.04x = 173,475,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,475,697.92/15,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.24

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