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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,386.59, 23,070.66 and 7,056.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,386.59, 23,070.66 and 7,056.17 is: 10,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,386.59 : 23,070.66 = 7,056.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,386.59/23,070.66 = 7,056.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,386.59x = 23,070.66 × 7,056.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,386.59x = 162,790,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,790,508.56/15,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,580.02

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