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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.32, 23,064.26 and 7,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.32, 23,064.26 and 7,061.32 is: 10,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.32 : 23,064.26 = 7,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.32/23,064.26 = 7,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.32x = 23,064.26 × 7,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.32x = 162,864,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,864,027.46/15,388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.61

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