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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.64, 23,282.69 and 7,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.64, 23,282.69 and 7,088.14 is: 10,635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.64 : 23,282.69 = 7,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.64/23,282.69 = 7,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.64x = 23,282.69 × 7,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.64x = 165,030,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,030,999.83/15,517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.06

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