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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,386.09, 23,081.72 and 7,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,386.09, 23,081.72 and 7,066.83 is: 10,601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,386.09 : 23,081.72 = 7,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,386.09/23,081.72 = 7,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,386.09x = 23,081.72 × 7,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,386.09x = 163,114,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,114,591.35/15,386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.43

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