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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.96, 23,390.23 and 5,732.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.96, 23,390.23 and 5,732.53 is: 8,598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.96 : 23,390.23 = 5,732.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.96/23,390.23 = 5,732.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.96x = 23,390.23 × 5,732.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.96x = 134,085,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,085,195.18/15,593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.53

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