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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.99, 23,197.54 and 5,605.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.99, 23,197.54 and 5,605.89 is: 8,406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.99 : 23,197.54 = 5,605.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.99/23,197.54 = 5,605.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.99x = 23,197.54 × 5,605.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.99x = 130,042,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,042,857.51/15,468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.68

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