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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.51, 23,667.17 and 7,015.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.51, 23,667.17 and 7,015.53 is: 10,525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.51 : 23,667.17 = 7,015.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.51/23,667.17 = 7,015.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.51x = 23,667.17 × 7,015.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.51x = 166,037,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,037,706.07/15,774.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.70

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