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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.30, 23,218.37 and 7,162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.30, 23,218.37 and 7,162.30 is: 10,745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.30 : 23,218.37 = 7,162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.30/23,218.37 = 7,162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.30x = 23,218.37 × 7,162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.30x = 166,296,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,296,779.55/15,476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.26

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