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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.91, 23,595.59 and 7,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.91, 23,595.59 and 7,313.34 is: 10,962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.91 : 23,595.59 = 7,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.91/23,595.59 = 7,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.91x = 23,595.59 × 7,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.91x = 172,562,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,562,535.60/15,740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.68

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