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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.02, 23,282.78 and 7,196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.02, 23,282.78 and 7,196.42 is: 10,786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.02 : 23,282.78 = 7,196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.02/23,282.78 = 7,196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.02x = 23,282.78 × 7,196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.02x = 167,552,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,552,663.65/15,534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.18

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