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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.50, 23,373.91 and 7,266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.50, 23,373.91 and 7,266.65 is: 10,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.50 : 23,373.91 = 7,266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.50/23,373.91 = 7,266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.50x = 23,373.91 × 7,266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.50x = 169,850,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,850,023.10/15,593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.36

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