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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.57, 23,094.28 and 7,077.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.57, 23,094.28 and 7,077.09 is: 10,607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.57 : 23,094.28 = 7,077.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.57/23,094.28 = 7,077.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.57x = 23,094.28 × 7,077.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.57x = 163,440,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,440,298.05/15,408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.10

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