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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.26, 23,972.37 and 5,597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.26, 23,972.37 and 5,597.34 is: 8,390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.26 : 23,972.37 = 5,597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.26/23,972.37 = 5,597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.26x = 23,972.37 × 5,597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.26x = 134,181,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,181,505.50/15,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.93

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