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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.84, 23,409.09 and 7,273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.84, 23,409.09 and 7,273.59 is: 10,916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.84 : 23,409.09 = 7,273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.84/23,409.09 = 7,273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.84x = 23,409.09 × 7,273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.84x = 170,268,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,268,122.93/15,597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.13

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