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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.47, 23,216.42 and 7,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.47, 23,216.42 and 7,037.96 is: 10,558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.47 : 23,216.42 = 7,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.47/23,216.42 = 7,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.47x = 23,216.42 × 7,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.47x = 163,396,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,396,084.03/15,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.39

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