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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.22, 23,165.96 and 7,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.22, 23,165.96 and 7,017.56 is: 10,517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.22 : 23,165.96 = 7,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.22/23,165.96 = 7,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.22x = 23,165.96 × 7,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.22x = 162,568,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,568,514.26/15,457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.32

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