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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.04, 23,276.82 and 7,198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.04, 23,276.82 and 7,198.04 is: 10,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.04 : 23,276.82 = 7,198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.04/23,276.82 = 7,198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.04x = 23,276.82 × 7,198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.04x = 167,547,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,547,481.43/15,514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.73

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