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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.70, 23,002.73 and 7,040.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.70, 23,002.73 and 7,040.67 is: 10,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.70 : 23,002.73 = 7,040.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.70/23,002.73 = 7,040.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.70x = 23,002.73 × 7,040.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.70x = 161,954,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,954,631.03/15,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.25

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