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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.96, 15,157.98 and 7,673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.96, 15,157.98 and 7,673.88 is: 11,480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.96 : 15,157.98 = 7,673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.96/15,157.98 = 7,673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.96x = 15,157.98 × 7,673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.96x = 116,320,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,320,519.56/10,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.55

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