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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.06, 23,172.18 and 7,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.06, 23,172.18 and 7,122.58 is: 10,675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.06 : 23,172.18 = 7,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.06/23,172.18 = 7,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.06x = 23,172.18 × 7,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.06x = 165,045,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,045,705.82/15,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.62

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