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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.82, 23,392.72 and 3,908.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.82, 23,392.72 and 3,908.28 is: 5,862.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.82 : 23,392.72 = 3,908.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.82/23,392.72 = 3,908.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.82x = 23,392.72 × 3,908.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.82x = 91,425,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,425,299.72/15,594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.54

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