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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.28, 23,073.14 and 7,585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.28, 23,073.14 and 7,585.84 is: 11,379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.28 : 23,073.14 = 7,585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.28/23,073.14 = 7,585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.28x = 23,073.14 × 7,585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.28x = 175,029,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,029,148.34/15,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.36

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