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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.08, 23,273.19 and 7,187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.08, 23,273.19 and 7,187.55 is: 10,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.08 : 23,273.19 = 7,187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.08/23,273.19 = 7,187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.08x = 23,273.19 × 7,187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.08x = 167,277,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,277,129.51/15,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,785.75

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