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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.96, 23,388.68 and 5,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.96, 23,388.68 and 5,731.48 is: 8,596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.96 : 23,388.68 = 5,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.96/23,388.68 = 5,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.96x = 23,388.68 × 5,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.96x = 134,051,751.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,051,751.65/15,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.94

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