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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.55, 23,054.40 and 7,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.55, 23,054.40 and 7,062.44 is: 10,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.55 : 23,054.40 = 7,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.55/23,054.40 = 7,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.55x = 23,054.40 × 7,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.55x = 162,820,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,820,316.74/15,381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.43

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