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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.40, 23,388.80 and 5,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.40, 23,388.80 and 5,729.28 is: 8,595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.40 : 23,388.80 = 5,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.40/23,388.80 = 5,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.40x = 23,388.80 × 5,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.40x = 134,000,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,000,984.06/15,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.10

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