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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.99, 23,044.56 and 7,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.99, 23,044.56 and 7,055.88 is: 10,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.99 : 23,044.56 = 7,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.99/23,044.56 = 7,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.99x = 23,044.56 × 7,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.99x = 162,599,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,599,623.55/15,374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.60

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