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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.30, 23,411.20 and 5,747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.30, 23,411.20 and 5,747.48 is: 8,624.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.30 : 23,411.20 = 5,747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.30/23,411.20 = 5,747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.30x = 23,411.20 × 5,747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.30x = 134,555,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,555,403.78/15,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.63

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