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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.36, 23,249.48 and 7,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.36, 23,249.48 and 7,181.08 is: 10,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.36 : 23,249.48 = 7,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.36/23,249.48 = 7,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.36x = 23,249.48 × 7,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.36x = 166,956,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,956,375.84/15,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.80

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