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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.74, 23,047.18 and 7,057.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.74, 23,047.18 and 7,057.63 is: 10,578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.74 : 23,047.18 = 7,057.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.74/23,047.18 = 7,057.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.74x = 23,047.18 × 7,057.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.74x = 162,658,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,658,468.98/15,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.22

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