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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.51, 23,037.62 and 7,036.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.51, 23,037.62 and 7,036.17 is: 10,554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.51 : 23,037.62 = 7,036.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.51/23,037.62 = 7,036.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.51x = 23,037.62 × 7,036.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.51x = 162,096,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,096,489.14/15,358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.18

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