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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.97, 23,179.97 and 7,142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.97, 23,179.97 and 7,142.72 is: 10,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.97 : 23,179.97 = 7,142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.97/23,179.97 = 7,142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.97x = 23,179.97 × 7,142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.97x = 165,567,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,567,937.28/15,473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.77

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