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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.49, 23,048.30 and 7,058.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.49, 23,048.30 and 7,058.38 is: 10,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.49 : 23,048.30 = 7,058.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.49/23,048.30 = 7,058.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.49x = 23,048.30 × 7,058.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.49x = 162,683,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,683,659.75/15,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,579.34

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