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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.84, 23,119.88 and 7,102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.84, 23,119.88 and 7,102.44 is: 10,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.84 : 23,119.88 = 7,102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.84/23,119.88 = 7,102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.84x = 23,119.88 × 7,102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.84x = 164,207,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,207,560.51/15,433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.45

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