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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.34, 23,927.08 and 7,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.34, 23,927.08 and 7,180.23 is: 10,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.34 : 23,927.08 = 7,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.34/23,927.08 = 7,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.34x = 23,927.08 × 7,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.34x = 171,801,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,801,937.63/15,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.08

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