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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.21, 23,273.59 and 7,195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.21, 23,273.59 and 7,195.05 is: 10,793.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.21 : 23,273.59 = 7,195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.21/23,273.59 = 7,195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.21x = 23,273.59 × 7,195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.21x = 167,454,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,454,625.74/15,514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.63

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