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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.67, 23,251.53 and 7,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.67, 23,251.53 and 7,183.14 is: 10,772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.67 : 23,251.53 = 7,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.67/23,251.53 = 7,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.67x = 23,251.53 × 7,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.67x = 167,018,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,018,995.20/15,504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,772.17

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