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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.32, 23,166.66 and 7,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.32, 23,166.66 and 7,118.92 is: 10,670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.32 : 23,166.66 = 7,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.32/23,166.66 = 7,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.32x = 23,166.66 × 7,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.32x = 164,921,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,921,599.21/15,456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.17

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