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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.04, 23,235.60 and 7,185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.04, 23,235.60 and 7,185.02 is: 10,771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.04 : 23,235.60 = 7,185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.04/23,235.60 = 7,185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.04x = 23,235.60 × 7,185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.04x = 166,948,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,948,134.53/15,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,771.52

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