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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.63, 23,599.89 and 7,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.63, 23,599.89 and 7,417.26 is: 11,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.63 : 23,599.89 = 7,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.63/23,599.89 = 7,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.63x = 23,599.89 × 7,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.63x = 175,046,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,046,520.10/15,741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.97

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