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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.95, 23,371.84 and 5,727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.95, 23,371.84 and 5,727.58 is: 8,586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.95 : 23,371.84 = 5,727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.95/23,371.84 = 5,727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.95x = 23,371.84 × 5,727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.95x = 133,864,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,864,032.08/15,590.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.01

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