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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.24, 23,376.60 and 7,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.24, 23,376.60 and 7,266.78 is: 10,895.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.24 : 23,376.60 = 7,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.24/23,376.60 = 7,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.24x = 23,376.60 × 7,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.24x = 169,872,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,872,609.35/15,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.39

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