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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.71, 23,406.66 and 5,607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.71, 23,406.66 and 5,607.46 is: 8,412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.71 : 23,406.66 = 5,607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.71/23,406.66 = 5,607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.71x = 23,406.66 × 5,607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.71x = 131,251,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,251,909.68/15,601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.66

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