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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.17, 23,925.26 and 7,174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.17, 23,925.26 and 7,174.83 is: 10,762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.17 : 23,925.26 = 7,174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.17/23,925.26 = 7,174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.17x = 23,925.26 × 7,174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.17x = 171,659,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,659,673.21/15,950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.25

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