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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.52, 23,125.04 and 7,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.52, 23,125.04 and 7,112.14 is: 10,661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.52 : 23,125.04 = 7,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.52/23,125.04 = 7,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.52x = 23,125.04 × 7,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.52x = 164,468,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,468,521.99/15,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.41

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