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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.33, 23,260.76 and 7,181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.33, 23,260.76 and 7,181.73 is: 10,764.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.33 : 23,260.76 = 7,181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.33/23,260.76 = 7,181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.33x = 23,260.76 × 7,181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.33x = 167,052,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,052,497.91/15,519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.16

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