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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.36, 23,388.22 and 3,905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.36, 23,388.22 and 3,905.64 is: 5,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.36 : 23,388.22 = 3,905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.36/23,388.22 = 3,905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.36x = 23,388.22 × 3,905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.36x = 91,345,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,345,967.56/15,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.38

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