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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.22, 23,170.59 and 5,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.22, 23,170.59 and 5,593.32 is: 8,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.22 : 23,170.59 = 5,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.22/23,170.59 = 5,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.22x = 23,170.59 × 5,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.22x = 129,600,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,600,524.46/15,456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,385.01

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