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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.36, 23,205.84 and 5,604.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.36, 23,205.84 and 5,604.45 is: 8,411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.36 : 23,205.84 = 5,604.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.36/23,205.84 = 5,604.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.36x = 23,205.84 × 5,604.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.36x = 130,055,969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,055,969.99/15,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.13

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