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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.61, 23,052.26 and 7,045.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.61, 23,052.26 and 7,045.43 is: 10,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.61 : 23,052.26 = 7,045.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.61/23,052.26 = 7,045.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.61x = 23,052.26 × 7,045.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.61x = 162,412,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,412,986.52/15,370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.47

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