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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.96, 23,183.33 and 7,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.96, 23,183.33 and 7,126.50 is: 10,692.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.96 : 23,183.33 = 7,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.96/23,183.33 = 7,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.96x = 23,183.33 × 7,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.96x = 165,216,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,216,001.25/15,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,692.93

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