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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.39, 23,199.46 and 7,031.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.39, 23,199.46 and 7,031.49 is: 10,548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.39 : 23,199.46 = 7,031.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.39/23,199.46 = 7,031.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.39x = 23,199.46 × 7,031.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.39x = 163,126,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,126,836.47/15,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.55

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