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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.98, 23,198.94 and 5,605.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.98, 23,198.94 and 5,605.23 is: 8,407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.98 : 23,198.94 = 5,605.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.98/23,198.94 = 5,605.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.98x = 23,198.94 × 5,605.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.98x = 130,035,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,035,394.46/15,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.84

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