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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.16, 23,074.70 and 7,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.16, 23,074.70 and 7,062.92 is: 10,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.16 : 23,074.70 = 7,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.16/23,074.70 = 7,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.16x = 23,074.70 × 7,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.16x = 162,974,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,974,760.12/15,385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.98

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