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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.39, 23,169.89 and 5,589.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.39, 23,169.89 and 5,589.31 is: 8,384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.39 : 23,169.89 = 5,589.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.39/23,169.89 = 5,589.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.39x = 23,169.89 × 5,589.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.39x = 129,503,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,503,669.93/15,445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,384.62

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