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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.59, 23,168.64 and 5,590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.59, 23,168.64 and 5,590.58 is: 8,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.59 : 23,168.64 = 5,590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.59/23,168.64 = 5,590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.59x = 23,168.64 × 5,590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.59x = 129,526,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,526,193.33/15,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.17

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