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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.92, 23,173.69 and 5,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.92, 23,173.69 and 5,591.84 is: 8,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.92 : 23,173.69 = 5,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.92/23,173.69 = 5,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.92x = 23,173.69 × 5,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.92x = 129,583,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,583,538.73/15,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.41

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