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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.70, 23,244.74 and 7,174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.70, 23,244.74 and 7,174.55 is: 10,767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.70 : 23,244.74 = 7,174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.70/23,244.74 = 7,174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.70x = 23,244.74 × 7,174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.70x = 166,770,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,770,598.51/15,488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,767.24

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