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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.80, 24,001.20 and 7,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.80, 24,001.20 and 7,232.52 is: 10,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.80 : 24,001.20 = 7,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.80/24,001.20 = 7,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.80x = 24,001.20 × 7,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.80x = 173,589,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,589,159.02/15,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.81

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