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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.82, 23,223.72 and 7,160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.82, 23,223.72 and 7,160.27 is: 10,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.82 : 23,223.72 = 7,160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.82/23,223.72 = 7,160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.82x = 23,223.72 × 7,160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.82x = 166,288,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,288,163.66/15,484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.79

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