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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.48, 23,227.83 and 7,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.48, 23,227.83 and 7,160.10 is: 10,741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.48 : 23,227.83 = 7,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.48/23,227.83 = 7,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.48x = 23,227.83 × 7,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.48x = 166,313,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,313,585.58/15,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.36

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