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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.57, 23,064.63 and 7,061.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.57, 23,064.63 and 7,061.57 is: 10,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.57 : 23,064.63 = 7,061.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.57/23,064.63 = 7,061.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.57x = 23,064.63 × 7,061.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.57x = 162,872,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,872,499.27/15,388.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.99

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