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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.29, 23,183.49 and 7,136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.29, 23,183.49 and 7,136.18 is: 10,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.29 : 23,183.49 = 7,136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.29/23,183.49 = 7,136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.29x = 23,183.49 × 7,136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.29x = 165,441,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,441,470.18/15,454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.21

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