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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.52, 23,141.43 and 7,103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.52, 23,141.43 and 7,103.25 is: 10,650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.52 : 23,141.43 = 7,103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.52/23,141.43 = 7,103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.52x = 23,141.43 × 7,103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.52x = 164,379,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,379,362.65/15,434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.11

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