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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,596.09, 23,406.41 and 7,271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,596.09, 23,406.41 and 7,271.82 is: 10,913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,596.09 : 23,406.41 = 7,271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,596.09/23,406.41 = 7,271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,596.09x = 23,406.41 × 7,271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,596.09x = 170,207,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,207,164.01/15,596.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.45

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