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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.91, 23,415.18 and 7,287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.91, 23,415.18 and 7,287.67 is: 10,931.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.91 : 23,415.18 = 7,287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.91/23,415.18 = 7,287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.91x = 23,415.18 × 7,287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.91x = 170,642,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,642,104.83/15,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.65

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