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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.88, 23,393.82 and 5,734.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.88, 23,393.82 and 5,734.94 is: 8,602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.88 : 23,393.82 = 5,734.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.88/23,393.82 = 5,734.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.88x = 23,393.82 × 5,734.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.88x = 134,162,154.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,162,154.07/15,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.41

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