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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.35, 23,203.38 and 5,608.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.35, 23,203.38 and 5,608.93 is: 8,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.35 : 23,203.38 = 5,608.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.35/23,203.38 = 5,608.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.35x = 23,203.38 × 5,608.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.35x = 130,146,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,146,134.18/15,467.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.25

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