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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.16, 23,388.90 and 7,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.16, 23,388.90 and 7,701.48 is: 11,551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.16 : 23,388.90 = 7,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.16/23,388.90 = 7,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.16x = 23,388.90 × 7,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.16x = 180,129,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,129,145.57/15,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.81

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