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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.38, 23,029.61 and 7,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.38, 23,029.61 and 7,041.96 is: 10,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.38 : 23,029.61 = 7,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.38/23,029.61 = 7,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.38x = 23,029.61 × 7,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.38x = 162,173,557.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,173,557.23/15,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.60

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