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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.60, 23,072.37 and 7,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.60, 23,072.37 and 7,056.10 is: 10,584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.60 : 23,072.37 = 7,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.60/23,072.37 = 7,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.60x = 23,072.37 × 7,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.60x = 162,800,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,800,949.96/15,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.14

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