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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.49, 23,232.87 and 7,054.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.49, 23,232.87 and 7,054.98 is: 10,581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.49 : 23,232.87 = 7,054.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.49/23,232.87 = 7,054.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.49x = 23,232.87 × 7,054.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.49x = 163,907,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,907,433.19/15,490.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.17

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