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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.16, 23,382.74 and 7,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.16, 23,382.74 and 7,270.63 is: 10,903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.16 : 23,382.74 = 7,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.16/23,382.74 = 7,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.16x = 23,382.74 × 7,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.16x = 170,007,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,007,210.65/15,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.38

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