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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.49, 23,209.04 and 5,606.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.49, 23,209.04 and 5,606.59 is: 8,414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.49 : 23,209.04 = 5,606.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.49/23,209.04 = 5,606.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.49x = 23,209.04 × 5,606.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.49x = 130,123,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,123,571.57/15,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.35

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