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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.73, 15,321.42 and 7,484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.73, 15,321.42 and 7,484.23 is: 11,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.73 : 15,321.42 = 7,484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.73/15,321.42 = 7,484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.73x = 15,321.42 × 7,484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.73x = 114,669,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,669,031.21/10,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.33

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