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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,596.54, 23,407.13 and 7,272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,596.54, 23,407.13 and 7,272.27 is: 10,914.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,596.54 : 23,407.13 = 7,272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,596.54/23,407.13 = 7,272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,596.54x = 23,407.13 × 7,272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,596.54x = 170,223,012.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,223,012.39/15,596.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.15

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