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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.66, 23,230.53 and 7,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.66, 23,230.53 and 7,181.64 is: 10,766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.66 : 23,230.53 = 7,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.66/23,230.53 = 7,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.66x = 23,230.53 × 7,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.66x = 166,833,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,833,303.47/15,495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.45

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