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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.59, 34,691.48 and 5,597.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.59, 34,691.48 and 5,597.39 is: 8,396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.59 : 34,691.48 = 5,597.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.59/34,691.48 = 5,597.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.59x = 34,691.48 × 5,597.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.59x = 194,181,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,181,822.97/23,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.11

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