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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.34, 23,205.97 and 7,152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.34, 23,205.97 and 7,152.09 is: 10,719.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.34 : 23,205.97 = 7,152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.34/23,205.97 = 7,152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.34x = 23,205.97 × 7,152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.34x = 165,971,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,971,185.98/15,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,719.34

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