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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.32, 23,070.06 and 7,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.32, 23,070.06 and 7,059.72 is: 10,596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.32 : 23,070.06 = 7,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.32/23,070.06 = 7,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.32x = 23,070.06 × 7,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.32x = 162,868,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,868,163.98/15,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.28

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