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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.94, 23,388.71 and 5,729.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.94, 23,388.71 and 5,729.45 is: 8,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.94 : 23,388.71 = 5,729.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.94/23,388.71 = 5,729.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.94x = 23,388.71 × 5,729.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.94x = 134,004,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,004,341.89/15,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.01

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