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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.32, 23,406.12 and 7,166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.32, 23,406.12 and 7,166.25 is: 10,745.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.32 : 23,406.12 = 7,166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.32/23,406.12 = 7,166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.32x = 23,406.12 × 7,166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.32x = 167,734,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,734,107.45/15,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.08

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