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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.91, 23,227.53 and 7,051.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.91, 23,227.53 and 7,051.42 is: 10,575.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.91 : 23,227.53 = 7,051.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.91/23,227.53 = 7,051.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.91x = 23,227.53 × 7,051.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.91x = 163,787,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,787,072.18/15,486.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.84

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