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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.82, 23,123.46 and 7,100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.82, 23,123.46 and 7,100.94 is: 10,643.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.82 : 23,123.46 = 7,100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.82/23,123.46 = 7,100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.82x = 23,123.46 × 7,100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.82x = 164,198,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,198,302.05/15,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.00

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