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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.93, 23,387.69 and 10,581.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.93, 23,387.69 and 10,581.89 is: 15,872.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.93 : 23,387.69 = 10,581.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.93/23,387.69 = 10,581.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.93x = 23,387.69 × 10,581.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.93x = 247,485,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,485,793.09/15,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,872.68

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