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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.24, 23,046.43 and 7,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.24, 23,046.43 and 7,057.13 is: 10,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.24 : 23,046.43 = 7,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.24/23,046.43 = 7,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.24x = 23,046.43 × 7,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.24x = 162,641,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,641,652.55/15,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.47

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