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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.44, 23,189.26 and 7,141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.44, 23,189.26 and 7,141.87 is: 10,708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.44 : 23,189.26 = 7,141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.44/23,189.26 = 7,141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.44x = 23,189.26 × 7,141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.44x = 165,614,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,614,726.58/15,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,708.00

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