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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.96, 23,183.76 and 7,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.96, 23,183.76 and 7,135.96 is: 10,706.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.96 : 23,183.76 = 7,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.96/23,183.76 = 7,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.96x = 23,183.76 × 7,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.96x = 165,438,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,438,384.01/15,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.63

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