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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.40, 23,855.10 and 7,155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.40, 23,855.10 and 7,155.40 is: 10,733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.40 : 23,855.10 = 7,155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.40/23,855.10 = 7,155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.40x = 23,855.10 × 7,155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.40x = 170,692,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,692,782.54/15,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.10

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