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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.96, 23,182.24 and 7,134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.96, 23,182.24 and 7,134.96 is: 10,705.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.96 : 23,182.24 = 7,134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.96/23,182.24 = 7,134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.96x = 23,182.24 × 7,134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.96x = 165,404,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,404,355.11/15,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.12

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