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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.16, 23,228.70 and 7,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.16, 23,228.70 and 7,166.80 is: 10,741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.16 : 23,228.70 = 7,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.16/23,228.70 = 7,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.16x = 23,228.70 × 7,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.16x = 166,475,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,475,447.16/15,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.63

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