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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.75, 23,225.05 and 7,166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.75, 23,225.05 and 7,166.73 is: 10,751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.75 : 23,225.05 = 7,166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.75/23,225.05 = 7,166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.75x = 23,225.05 × 7,166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.75x = 166,447,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,447,662.59/15,480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.91

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