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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.32, 23,009.67 and 7,045.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.32, 23,009.67 and 7,045.29 is: 10,555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.32 : 23,009.67 = 7,045.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.32/23,009.67 = 7,045.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.32x = 23,009.67 × 7,045.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.32x = 162,109,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,109,797.95/15,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.18

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