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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.09, 23,407.91 and 7,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.09, 23,407.91 and 7,272.82 is: 10,914.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.09 : 23,407.91 = 7,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.09/23,407.91 = 7,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.09x = 23,407.91 × 7,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.09x = 170,241,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,241,516.01/15,597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.95

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