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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.59, 23,380.07 and 4,492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.59, 23,380.07 and 4,492.55 is: 6,738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.59 : 23,380.07 = 4,492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.59/23,380.07 = 4,492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.59x = 23,380.07 × 4,492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.59x = 105,036,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,036,133.48/15,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.01

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