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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.04, 23,249.82 and 7,180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.04, 23,249.82 and 7,180.04 is: 10,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.04 : 23,249.82 = 7,180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.04/23,249.82 = 7,180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.04x = 23,249.82 × 7,180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.04x = 166,934,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,934,637.59/15,496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,772.73

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