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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.66, 23,395.47 and 7,160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.66, 23,395.47 and 7,160.11 is: 10,741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.66 : 23,395.47 = 7,160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.66/23,395.47 = 7,160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.66x = 23,395.47 × 7,160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.66x = 167,514,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,514,138.70/15,595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.07

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