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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381, 23,073.12 and 7,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381, 23,073.12 and 7,059.60 is: 10,590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381 : 23,073.12 = 7,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381/23,073.12 = 7,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381x = 23,073.12 × 7,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381x = 162,886,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,886,997.95/15,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.14

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