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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.90, 23,395.65 and 7,264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.90, 23,395.65 and 7,264.63 is: 10,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.90 : 23,395.65 = 7,264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.90/23,395.65 = 7,264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.90x = 23,395.65 × 7,264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.90x = 169,960,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,960,797.35/15,588.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.68

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