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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.54, 23,907.80 and 7,593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.54, 23,907.80 and 7,593.26 is: 11,389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.54 : 23,907.80 = 7,593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.54/23,907.80 = 7,593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.54x = 23,907.80 × 7,593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.54x = 181,537,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,537,983.92/15,938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.88

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