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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.51, 23,210.52 and 7,040.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.51, 23,210.52 and 7,040.05 is: 10,558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.51 : 23,210.52 = 7,040.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.51/23,210.52 = 7,040.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.51x = 23,210.52 × 7,040.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.51x = 163,403,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,403,221.33/15,475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.83

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