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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.93, 23,371.81 and 5,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.93, 23,371.81 and 5,727.56 is: 8,585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.93 : 23,371.81 = 5,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.93/23,371.81 = 5,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.93x = 23,371.81 × 5,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.93x = 133,863,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,863,302.17/15,590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.98

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