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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,589.62, 23,380.56 and 7,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,589.62, 23,380.56 and 7,261.74 is: 10,890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,589.62 : 23,380.56 = 7,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,589.62/23,380.56 = 7,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,589.62x = 23,380.56 × 7,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,589.62x = 169,783,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,783,547.77/15,589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.81

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