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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.76, 23,267.42 and 7,186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.76, 23,267.42 and 7,186.17 is: 10,770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.76 : 23,267.42 = 7,186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.76/23,267.42 = 7,186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.76x = 23,267.42 × 7,186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.76x = 167,203,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,203,599.65/15,523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,770.82

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