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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.28, 23,392.23 and 8,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.28, 23,392.23 and 8,193 is: 12,293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.28 : 23,392.23 = 8,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.28/23,392.23 = 8,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.28x = 23,392.23 × 8,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.28x = 191,652,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,652,540.39/15,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.08

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