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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.92, 23,147.25 and 7,112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.92, 23,147.25 and 7,112.53 is: 10,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.92 : 23,147.25 = 7,112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.92/23,147.25 = 7,112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.92x = 23,147.25 × 7,112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.92x = 164,635,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,635,510.04/15,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.22

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