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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.23, 15,921.87 and 3,594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.23, 15,921.87 and 3,594.44 is: 5,391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.23 : 15,921.87 = 3,594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.23/15,921.87 = 3,594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.23x = 15,921.87 × 3,594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.23x = 57,230,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,230,206.40/10,615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.33

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