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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.40, 23,006.70 and 7,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.40, 23,006.70 and 7,013.70 is: 10,524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.40 : 23,006.70 = 7,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.40/23,006.70 = 7,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.40x = 23,006.70 × 7,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.40x = 161,362,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,362,091.79/15,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.26

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