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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.74, 23,045.68 and 7,056.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.74, 23,045.68 and 7,056.63 is: 10,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.74 : 23,045.68 = 7,056.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.74/23,045.68 = 7,056.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.74x = 23,045.68 × 7,056.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.74x = 162,624,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,624,845.68/15,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.72

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