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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.92, 23,179.69 and 5,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.92, 23,179.69 and 5,595.84 is: 8,394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.92 : 23,179.69 = 5,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.92/23,179.69 = 5,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.92x = 23,179.69 × 5,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.92x = 129,709,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,709,836.49/15,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.42

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