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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.94, 23,405.12 and 5,068.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.94, 23,405.12 and 5,068.59 is: 7,603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.94 : 23,405.12 = 5,068.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.94/23,405.12 = 5,068.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.94x = 23,405.12 × 5,068.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.94x = 118,630,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,630,957.18/15,601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.60

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