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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.85, 23,058.83 and 7,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.85, 23,058.83 and 7,365.44 is: 11,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.85 : 23,058.83 = 7,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.85/23,058.83 = 7,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.85x = 23,058.83 × 7,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.85x = 169,838,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,838,331.95/15,379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.92

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