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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.23, 23,408.62 and 5,742.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.23, 23,408.62 and 5,742.69 is: 8,614.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.23 : 23,408.62 = 5,742.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.23/23,408.62 = 5,742.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.23x = 23,408.62 × 5,742.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.23x = 134,428,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,428,345.85/15,604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.86

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