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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.16, 23,389.56 and 7,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.16, 23,389.56 and 7,269.84 is: 10,906.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.16 : 23,389.56 = 7,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.16/23,389.56 = 7,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.16x = 23,389.56 × 7,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.16x = 170,038,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,038,358.87/15,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.77

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