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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.16, 23,252.27 and 7,183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.16, 23,252.27 and 7,183.62 is: 10,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.16 : 23,252.27 = 7,183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.16/23,252.27 = 7,183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.16x = 23,252.27 × 7,183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.16x = 167,035,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,035,435.90/15,505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,772.90

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