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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.02, 23,041.36 and 7,038.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.02, 23,041.36 and 7,038.67 is: 10,557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.02 : 23,041.36 = 7,038.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.02/23,041.36 = 7,038.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.02x = 23,041.36 × 7,038.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.02x = 162,180,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,180,529.39/15,361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,557.93

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