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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.36, 23,392.72 and 3,908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.36, 23,392.72 and 3,908.64 is: 5,862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.36 : 23,392.72 = 3,908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.36/23,392.72 = 3,908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.36x = 23,392.72 × 3,908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.36x = 91,433,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,433,721.10/15,595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.88

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