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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.45, 23,055.96 and 7,046.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.45, 23,055.96 and 7,046.37 is: 10,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.45 : 23,055.96 = 7,046.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.45/23,055.96 = 7,046.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.45x = 23,055.96 × 7,046.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.45x = 162,460,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,460,824.87/15,362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.19

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