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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.57, 23,395.95 and 3,910.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.57, 23,395.95 and 3,910.89 is: 5,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.57 : 23,395.95 = 3,910.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.57/23,395.95 = 3,910.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.57x = 23,395.95 × 3,910.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.57x = 91,498,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,498,986.90/15,597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.23

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