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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.26, 23,041.74 and 7,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.26, 23,041.74 and 7,038.92 is: 10,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.26 : 23,041.74 = 7,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.26/23,041.74 = 7,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.26x = 23,041.74 × 7,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.26x = 162,188,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,188,849.31/15,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.30

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