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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.08, 23,051.71 and 7,045.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.08, 23,051.71 and 7,045.97 is: 10,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.08 : 23,051.71 = 7,045.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.08/23,051.71 = 7,045.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.08x = 23,051.71 × 7,045.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.08x = 162,421,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,421,567.46/15,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.32

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