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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.81, 23,371.38 and 7,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.81, 23,371.38 and 7,264.96 is: 10,889.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.81 : 23,371.38 = 7,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.81/23,371.38 = 7,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.81x = 23,371.38 × 7,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.81x = 169,792,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,792,082.42/15,591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,889.83

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