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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.54, 23,055.81 and 7,063.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.54, 23,055.81 and 7,063.37 is: 10,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.54 : 23,055.81 = 7,063.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.54/23,055.81 = 7,063.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.54x = 23,055.81 × 7,063.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.54x = 162,851,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,851,661.37/15,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.79

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