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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.39, 23,392.77 and 5,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.39, 23,392.77 and 5,206.14 is: 7,809.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.39 : 23,392.77 = 5,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.39/23,392.77 = 5,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.39x = 23,392.77 × 5,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.39x = 121,786,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,786,035.61/15,594.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,809.61

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