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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.31, 23,411.21 and 5,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.31, 23,411.21 and 5,747.50 is: 8,624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.31 : 23,411.21 = 5,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.31/23,411.21 = 5,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.31x = 23,411.21 × 5,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.31x = 134,555,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,555,842.21/15,601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.65

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