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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.89, 23,177.65 and 7,451.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.89, 23,177.65 and 7,451.61 is: 11,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.89 : 23,177.65 = 7,451.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.89/23,177.65 = 7,451.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.89x = 23,177.65 × 7,451.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.89x = 172,710,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,710,808.52/15,460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.82

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