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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.57, 23,389.67 and 5,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.57, 23,389.67 and 5,730.08 is: 8,595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.57 : 23,389.67 = 5,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.57/23,389.67 = 5,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.57x = 23,389.67 × 5,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.57x = 134,024,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,024,680.27/15,591.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.97

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