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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.04, 23,275.32 and 7,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.04, 23,275.32 and 7,197.04 is: 10,798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.04 : 23,275.32 = 7,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.04/23,275.32 = 7,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.04x = 23,275.32 × 7,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.04x = 167,513,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,513,409.05/15,513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,798.23

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