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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.85, 23,094.63 and 7,073.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.85, 23,094.63 and 7,073.67 is: 10,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.85 : 23,094.63 = 7,073.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.85/23,094.63 = 7,073.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.85x = 23,094.63 × 7,073.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.85x = 163,363,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,363,791.39/15,398.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.83

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