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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.25, 23,177.36 and 7,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.25, 23,177.36 and 7,132.70 is: 10,690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.25 : 23,177.36 = 7,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.25/23,177.36 = 7,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.25x = 23,177.36 × 7,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.25x = 165,317,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,317,004.12/15,464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,690.27

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