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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.51, 23,213.52 and 7,042.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.51, 23,213.52 and 7,042.05 is: 10,561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.51 : 23,213.52 = 7,042.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.51/23,213.52 = 7,042.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.51x = 23,213.52 × 7,042.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.51x = 163,470,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,470,768.52/15,477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.83

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