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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.66, 23,910.93 and 7,595.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.66, 23,910.93 and 7,595.36 is: 11,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.66 : 23,910.93 = 7,595.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.66/23,910.93 = 7,595.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.66x = 23,910.93 × 7,595.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.66x = 181,612,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,612,121.28/15,940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.01

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