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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.11, 23,059.76 and 7,066.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.11, 23,059.76 and 7,066.01 is: 10,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.11 : 23,059.76 = 7,066.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.11/23,059.76 = 7,066.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.11x = 23,059.76 × 7,066.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.11x = 162,940,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,940,344.13/15,385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.78

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