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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.15, 23,111.80 and 7,104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.15, 23,111.80 and 7,104.17 is: 10,649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.15 : 23,111.80 = 7,104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.15/23,111.80 = 7,104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.15x = 23,111.80 × 7,104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.15x = 164,190,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,190,196.23/15,418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,649.15

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