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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.54, 23,379.47 and 4,493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.54, 23,379.47 and 4,493.16 is: 6,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.54 : 23,379.47 = 4,493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.54/23,379.47 = 4,493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.54x = 23,379.47 × 4,493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.54x = 105,047,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,047,699.43/15,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.78

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