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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.85, 23,227.43 and 7,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.85, 23,227.43 and 7,051.36 is: 10,575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.85 : 23,227.43 = 7,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.85/23,227.43 = 7,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.85x = 23,227.43 × 7,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.85x = 163,784,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,784,854.67/15,486.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.74

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