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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.83, 23,272.38 and 7,192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.83, 23,272.38 and 7,192.49 is: 10,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.83 : 23,272.38 = 7,192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.83/23,272.38 = 7,192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.83x = 23,272.38 × 7,192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.83x = 167,386,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,386,244.06/15,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.79

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