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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.94, 23,569.38 and 7,390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.94, 23,569.38 and 7,390.93 is: 11,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.94 : 23,569.38 = 7,390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.94/23,569.38 = 7,390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.94x = 23,569.38 × 7,390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.94x = 174,199,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,199,637.72/15,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,082.85

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