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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.35, 22,573.23 and 6,723.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.35, 22,573.23 and 6,723.03 is: 10,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.35 : 22,573.23 = 6,723.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.35/22,573.23 = 6,723.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.35x = 22,573.23 × 6,723.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.35x = 151,760,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,760,468.87/15,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,088.21

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