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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445, 23,167.09 and 7,125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445, 23,167.09 and 7,125.09 is: 10,687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445 : 23,167.09 = 7,125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445/23,167.09 = 7,125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445x = 23,167.09 × 7,125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445x = 165,067,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,067,601.29/15,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.45

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