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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.96, 23,250.56 and 7,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.96, 23,250.56 and 7,175.84 is: 10,759.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.96 : 23,250.56 = 7,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.96/23,250.56 = 7,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.96x = 23,250.56 × 7,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.96x = 166,842,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,842,298.47/15,506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,759.19

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