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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.60, 23,137.52 and 7,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.60, 23,137.52 and 7,114.08 is: 10,656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.60 : 23,137.52 = 7,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.60/23,137.52 = 7,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.60x = 23,137.52 × 7,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.60x = 164,602,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,602,168.28/15,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.90

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