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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.72, 23,404.23 and 6,711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.72, 23,404.23 and 6,711.45 is: 10,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.72 : 23,404.23 = 6,711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.72/23,404.23 = 6,711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.72x = 23,404.23 × 6,711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.72x = 157,076,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,076,185.63/15,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.34

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