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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.92, 23,077.53 and 7,080.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.92, 23,077.53 and 7,080.63 is: 10,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.92 : 23,077.53 = 7,080.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.92/23,077.53 = 7,080.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.92x = 23,077.53 × 7,080.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.92x = 163,403,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,403,451.24/15,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.11

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