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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.72, 23,166.40 and 7,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.72, 23,166.40 and 7,121.60 is: 10,680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.72 : 23,166.40 = 7,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.72/23,166.40 = 7,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.72x = 23,166.40 × 7,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.72x = 164,981,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,981,834.24/15,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680.70

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