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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.46, 23,907.65 and 7,593.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.46, 23,907.65 and 7,593.17 is: 11,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.46 : 23,907.65 = 7,593.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.46/23,907.65 = 7,593.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.46x = 23,907.65 × 7,593.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.46x = 181,534,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,534,693.25/15,938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.73

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