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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.76, 23,415.84 and 5,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.76, 23,415.84 and 5,744.52 is: 8,621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.76 : 23,415.84 = 5,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.76/23,415.84 = 5,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.76x = 23,415.84 × 5,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.76x = 134,512,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,512,761.20/15,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.09

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