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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.79, 23,220.62 and 7,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.79, 23,220.62 and 7,163.80 is: 10,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.79 : 23,220.62 = 7,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.79/23,220.62 = 7,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.79x = 23,220.62 × 7,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.79x = 166,347,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,347,877.56/15,477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,747.52

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