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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.95, 23,869.89 and 7,593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.95, 23,869.89 and 7,593.84 is: 11,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.95 : 23,869.89 = 7,593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.95/23,869.89 = 7,593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.95x = 23,869.89 × 7,593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.95x = 181,264,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,264,125.48/15,912.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.99

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