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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.65, 23,204.48 and 5,605.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.65, 23,204.48 and 5,605.67 is: 8,408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.65 : 23,204.48 = 5,605.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.65/23,204.48 = 5,605.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.65x = 23,204.48 × 5,605.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.65x = 130,076,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,076,687.38/15,469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.51

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