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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.54, 23,385.84 and 5,202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.54, 23,385.84 and 5,202.32 is: 7,803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.54 : 23,385.84 = 5,202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.54/23,385.84 = 5,202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.54x = 23,385.84 × 5,202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.54x = 121,660,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,660,623.15/15,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,803.49

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