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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.51, 23,888.27 and 7,150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.51, 23,888.27 and 7,150.17 is: 10,725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.51 : 23,888.27 = 7,150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.51/23,888.27 = 7,150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.51x = 23,888.27 × 7,150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.51x = 170,805,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,805,191.51/15,925.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.26

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