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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.95, 23,825.59 and 7,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.95, 23,825.59 and 7,593.82 is: 11,373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.95 : 23,825.59 = 7,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.95/23,825.59 = 7,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.95x = 23,825.59 × 7,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.95x = 180,927,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,927,241.85/15,907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,373.39

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