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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.68, 23,407.62 and 7,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.68, 23,407.62 and 7,277.32 is: 10,919.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.68 : 23,407.62 = 7,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.68/23,407.62 = 7,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.68x = 23,407.62 × 7,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.68x = 170,344,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,344,741.18/15,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.76

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