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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.22, 23,173.59 and 5,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.22, 23,173.59 and 5,595.32 is: 8,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.22 : 23,173.59 = 5,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.22/23,173.59 = 5,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.22x = 23,173.59 × 5,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.22x = 129,663,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,663,651.60/15,458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.01

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