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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.99, 23,213.26 and 7,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.99, 23,213.26 and 7,051.10 is: 10,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.99 : 23,213.26 = 7,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.99/23,213.26 = 7,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.99x = 23,213.26 × 7,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.99x = 163,679,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,679,021.08/15,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.22

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