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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.04, 23,254.32 and 7,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.04, 23,254.32 and 7,183.04 is: 10,777.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.04 : 23,254.32 = 7,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.04/23,254.32 = 7,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.04x = 23,254.32 × 7,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.04x = 167,036,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,036,710.73/15,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.23

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