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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.63, 23,589.39 and 7,410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.63, 23,589.39 and 7,410.26 is: 11,109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.63 : 23,589.39 = 7,410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.63/23,589.39 = 7,410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.63x = 23,589.39 × 7,410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.63x = 174,803,513.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,803,513.14/15,734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.48

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