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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.94, 23,406.62 and 5,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.94, 23,406.62 and 5,069.59 is: 7,605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.94 : 23,406.62 = 5,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.94/23,406.62 = 5,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.94x = 23,406.62 × 5,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.94x = 118,661,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,661,966.69/15,602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.10

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