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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.22, 23,174.96 and 7,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.22, 23,174.96 and 7,023.56 is: 10,526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.22 : 23,174.96 = 7,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.22/23,174.96 = 7,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.22x = 23,174.96 × 7,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.22x = 162,770,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,770,722.06/15,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.31

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