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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.68, 23,411.77 and 5,747.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.68, 23,411.77 and 5,747.87 is: 8,625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.68 : 23,411.77 = 5,747.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.68/23,411.77 = 5,747.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.68x = 23,411.77 × 5,747.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.68x = 134,567,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,567,854.59/15,601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.22

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