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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.62, 23,053 and 7,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.62, 23,053 and 7,061.50 is: 10,584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.62 : 23,053 = 7,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.62/23,053 = 7,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.62x = 23,053 × 7,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.62x = 162,788,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,788,759.50/15,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.02

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