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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.21, 23,529.88 and 4,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.21, 23,529.88 and 4,592.29 is: 6,887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.21 : 23,529.88 = 4,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.21/23,529.88 = 4,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.21x = 23,529.88 × 4,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.21x = 108,056,032.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,056,032.63/15,688.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.72

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