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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.98, 23,241.51 and 7,188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.98, 23,241.51 and 7,188.93 is: 10,777.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.98 : 23,241.51 = 7,188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.98/23,241.51 = 7,188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.98x = 23,241.51 × 7,188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.98x = 167,081,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,081,588.48/15,502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.39

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