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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.62, 23,055.24 and 7,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.62, 23,055.24 and 7,047.44 is: 10,569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.62 : 23,055.24 = 7,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.62/23,055.24 = 7,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.62x = 23,055.24 × 7,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.62x = 162,480,420.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,480,420.59/15,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.47

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