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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.18, 23,385.47 and 5,201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.18, 23,385.47 and 5,201.93 is: 7,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.18 : 23,385.47 = 5,201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.18/23,385.47 = 5,201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.18x = 23,385.47 × 5,201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.18x = 121,649,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,649,581.22/15,590.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,802.96

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