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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.32, 23,024.67 and 7,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.32, 23,024.67 and 7,055.29 is: 10,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.32 : 23,024.67 = 7,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.32/23,024.67 = 7,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.32x = 23,024.67 × 7,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.32x = 162,445,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,445,724.00/15,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,570.17

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