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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.76, 23,183.05 and 7,126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.76, 23,183.05 and 7,126.32 is: 10,692.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.76 : 23,183.05 = 7,126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.76/23,183.05 = 7,126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.76x = 23,183.05 × 7,126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.76x = 165,209,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,209,832.88/15,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,692.67

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