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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.55, 23,051.40 and 7,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.55, 23,051.40 and 7,060.44 is: 10,582.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.55 : 23,051.40 = 7,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.55/23,051.40 = 7,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.55x = 23,051.40 × 7,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.55x = 162,753,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,753,026.62/15,379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.43

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