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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.14, 23,397.70 and 5,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.14, 23,397.70 and 5,593.14 is: 8,391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.14 : 23,397.70 = 5,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.14/23,397.70 = 5,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.14x = 23,397.70 × 5,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.14x = 130,866,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,866,611.78/15,595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.50

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