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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.83, 23,022.36 and 7,035.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.83, 23,022.36 and 7,035.57 is: 10,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.83 : 23,022.36 = 7,035.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.83/23,022.36 = 7,035.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.83x = 23,022.36 × 7,035.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.83x = 161,975,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,975,425.35/15,352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.20

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