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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.42, 23,153.22 and 7,109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.42, 23,153.22 and 7,109.94 is: 10,656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.42 : 23,153.22 = 7,109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.42/23,153.22 = 7,109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.42x = 23,153.22 × 7,109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.42x = 164,618,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,618,005.01/15,447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.67

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