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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.33, 23,391.87 and 7,269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.33, 23,391.87 and 7,269.94 is: 10,900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.33 : 23,391.87 = 7,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.33/23,391.87 = 7,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.33x = 23,391.87 × 7,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.33x = 170,057,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,057,491.39/15,601.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.19

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