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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.01, 23,932.34 and 7,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.01, 23,932.34 and 7,183.70 is: 10,775.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.01 : 23,932.34 = 7,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.01/23,932.34 = 7,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.01x = 23,932.34 × 7,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.01x = 171,922,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,922,714.94/15,955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.47

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