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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.64, 23,188.26 and 7,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.64, 23,188.26 and 7,148.04 is: 10,707.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.64 : 23,188.26 = 7,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.64/23,188.26 = 7,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.64x = 23,188.26 × 7,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.64x = 165,750,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,750,610.01/15,479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,707.65

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