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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.42, 23,166.18 and 7,650.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.42, 23,166.18 and 7,650.14 is: 11,475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.42 : 23,166.18 = 7,650.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.42/23,166.18 = 7,650.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.42x = 23,166.18 × 7,650.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.42x = 177,224,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,224,520.27/15,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.73

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