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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.54, 23,220.24 and 7,163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.54, 23,220.24 and 7,163.55 is: 10,747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.54 : 23,220.24 = 7,163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.54/23,220.24 = 7,163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.54x = 23,220.24 × 7,163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.54x = 166,339,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,339,350.25/15,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,747.14

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