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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.68, 23,398.62 and 7,271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.68, 23,398.62 and 7,271.29 is: 10,910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.68 : 23,398.62 = 7,271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.68/23,398.62 = 7,271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.68x = 23,398.62 × 7,271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.68x = 170,138,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,138,151.62/15,593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.71

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