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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.96, 23,241.36 and 7,591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.96, 23,241.36 and 7,591.32 is: 11,390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.96 : 23,241.36 = 7,591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.96/23,241.36 = 7,591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.96x = 23,241.36 × 7,591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.96x = 176,432,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,432,601.00/15,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.86

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