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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,378.55, 23,049.90 and 7,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,378.55, 23,049.90 and 7,059.44 is: 10,580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,378.55 : 23,049.90 = 7,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,378.55/23,049.90 = 7,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,378.55x = 23,049.90 × 7,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,378.55x = 162,719,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,719,443.68/15,378.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,580.94

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