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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.18, 23,202.36 and 7,150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.18, 23,202.36 and 7,150.63 is: 10,721.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.18 : 23,202.36 = 7,150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.18/23,202.36 = 7,150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.18x = 23,202.36 × 7,150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.18x = 165,911,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,911,491.49/15,475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,721.13

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