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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.44, 23,451 and 7,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.44, 23,451 and 7,194 is: 10,792.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.44 : 23,451 = 7,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.44/23,451 = 7,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.44x = 23,451 × 7,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.44x = 168,706,494
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,706,494/15,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,792.77

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