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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.87, 23,061.58 and 7,050.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.87, 23,061.58 and 7,050.11 is: 10,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.87 : 23,061.58 = 7,050.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.87/23,061.58 = 7,050.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.87x = 23,061.58 × 7,050.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.87x = 162,586,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,586,542.84/15,373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.51

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