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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.44, 23,055.97 and 7,046.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.44, 23,055.97 and 7,046.38 is: 10,575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.44 : 23,055.97 = 7,046.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.44/23,055.97 = 7,046.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.44x = 23,055.97 × 7,046.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.44x = 162,460,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,460,975.38/15,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.21

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