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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.89, 23,039.68 and 7,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.89, 23,039.68 and 7,037.54 is: 10,556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.89 : 23,039.68 = 7,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.89/23,039.68 = 7,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.89x = 23,039.68 × 7,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.89x = 162,142,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,142,634.40/15,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.24

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