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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.04, 23,251.32 and 7,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.04, 23,251.32 and 7,181.04 is: 10,774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.04 : 23,251.32 = 7,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.04/23,251.32 = 7,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.04x = 23,251.32 × 7,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.04x = 166,968,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,968,658.97/15,497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.23

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