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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.02, 23,039.87 and 7,037.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.02, 23,039.87 and 7,037.67 is: 10,556.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.02 : 23,039.87 = 7,037.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.02/23,039.87 = 7,037.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.02x = 23,039.87 × 7,037.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.02x = 162,146,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,146,966.71/15,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.43

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