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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.08, 23,119.56 and 7,094.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.08, 23,119.56 and 7,094.42 is: 10,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.08 : 23,119.56 = 7,094.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.08/23,119.56 = 7,094.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.08x = 23,119.56 × 7,094.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.08x = 164,019,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,019,868.86/15,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.29

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