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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.83, 23,902.25 and 7,589.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.83, 23,902.25 and 7,589.55 is: 11,384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.83 : 23,902.25 = 7,589.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.83/23,902.25 = 7,589.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.83x = 23,902.25 × 7,589.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.83x = 181,407,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,407,283.54/15,934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,384.33

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