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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.56, 23,169.93 and 7,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.56, 23,169.93 and 7,121.08 is: 10,673.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.56 : 23,169.93 = 7,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.56/23,169.93 = 7,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.56x = 23,169.93 × 7,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.56x = 164,994,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,994,925.12/15,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,673.37

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