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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.32, 23,071.76 and 7,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.32, 23,071.76 and 7,066.32 is: 10,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.32 : 23,071.76 = 7,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.32/23,071.76 = 7,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.32x = 23,071.76 × 7,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.32x = 163,032,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,032,439.12/15,393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.12

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