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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.66, 23,393.97 and 7,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.66, 23,393.97 and 7,159.11 is: 10,739.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.66 : 23,393.97 = 7,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.66/23,393.97 = 7,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.66x = 23,393.97 × 7,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.66x = 167,480,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,480,004.57/15,594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.57

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