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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.59, 23,170.14 and 5,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.59, 23,170.14 and 5,591.58 is: 8,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.59 : 23,170.14 = 5,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.59/23,170.14 = 5,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.59x = 23,170.14 × 5,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.59x = 129,557,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,557,691.42/15,453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,383.66

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