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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.68, 23,152.12 and 7,109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.68, 23,152.12 and 7,109.19 is: 10,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.68 : 23,152.12 = 7,109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.68/23,152.12 = 7,109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.68x = 23,152.12 × 7,109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.68x = 164,592,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,592,802.21/15,446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.55

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