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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.06, 23,393.73 and 7,157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.06, 23,393.73 and 7,157.99 is: 10,732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.06 : 23,393.73 = 7,157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.06/23,393.73 = 7,157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.06x = 23,393.73 × 7,157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.06x = 167,451,968.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,451,968.43/15,602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,732.69

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