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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.41, 23,136.01 and 7,105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.41, 23,136.01 and 7,105.02 is: 10,648.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.41 : 23,136.01 = 7,105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.41/23,136.01 = 7,105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.41x = 23,136.01 × 7,105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.41x = 164,381,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,381,813.77/15,436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.97

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