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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.94, 23,599.21 and 7,410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.94, 23,599.21 and 7,410.94 is: 11,112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.94 : 23,599.21 = 7,410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.94/23,599.21 = 7,410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.94x = 23,599.21 × 7,410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.94x = 174,892,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,892,329.36/15,737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.78

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