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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.00, 23,254.16 and 7,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.00, 23,254.16 and 7,180.56 is: 10,764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.00 : 23,254.16 = 7,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.00/23,254.16 = 7,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.00x = 23,254.16 × 7,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.00x = 166,977,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,977,855.23/15,512.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.43

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