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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.18, 23,122.22 and 7,095.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.18, 23,122.22 and 7,095.71 is: 10,635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.18 : 23,122.22 = 7,095.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.18/23,122.22 = 7,095.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.18x = 23,122.22 × 7,095.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.18x = 164,068,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,068,532.20/15,427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.03

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