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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.46, 23,384.99 and 5,729.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.46, 23,384.99 and 5,729.01 is: 8,593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.46 : 23,384.99 = 5,729.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.46/23,384.99 = 5,729.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.46x = 23,384.99 × 5,729.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.46x = 133,972,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,972,812.91/15,590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.26

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