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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.35, 23,260.80 and 7,181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.35, 23,260.80 and 7,181.75 is: 10,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.35 : 23,260.80 = 7,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.35/23,260.80 = 7,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.35x = 23,260.80 × 7,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.35x = 167,053,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,053,242.18/15,519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.19

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