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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.36, 23,262.14 and 7,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.36, 23,262.14 and 7,182.98 is: 10,775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.36 : 23,262.14 = 7,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.36/23,262.14 = 7,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.36x = 23,262.14 × 7,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.36x = 167,091,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,091,486.38/15,506.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.67

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