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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.62, 23,052.24 and 7,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.62, 23,052.24 and 7,045.44 is: 10,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.62 : 23,052.24 = 7,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.62/23,052.24 = 7,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.62x = 23,052.24 × 7,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.62x = 162,413,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,413,173.79/15,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.47

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