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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.92, 23,397.20 and 7,273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.92, 23,397.20 and 7,273.59 is: 10,914.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.92 : 23,397.20 = 7,273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.92/23,397.20 = 7,273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.92x = 23,397.20 × 7,273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.92x = 170,181,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,181,603.58/15,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.03

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