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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.03, 23,044.56 and 7,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.03, 23,044.56 and 7,041.25 is: 10,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.03 : 23,044.56 = 7,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.03/23,044.56 = 7,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.03x = 23,044.56 × 7,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.03x = 162,262,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,262,508.10/15,361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.26

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