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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.54, 23,919.96 and 7,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.54, 23,919.96 and 7,175.44 is: 10,763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.54 : 23,919.96 = 7,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.54/23,919.96 = 7,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.54x = 23,919.96 × 7,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.54x = 171,636,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,636,237.78/15,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.23

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