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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.04, 23,272.32 and 7,195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.04, 23,272.32 and 7,195.04 is: 10,795.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.04 : 23,272.32 = 7,195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.04/23,272.32 = 7,195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.04x = 23,272.32 × 7,195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.04x = 167,445,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,445,273.29/15,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.23

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