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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.36, 23,824.71 and 7,593.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.36, 23,824.71 and 7,593.23 is: 11,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.36 : 23,824.71 = 7,593.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.36/23,824.71 = 7,593.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.36x = 23,824.71 × 7,593.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.36x = 180,906,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,906,464.75/15,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.50

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