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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.56, 23,404.28 and 5,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.56, 23,404.28 and 5,741.44 is: 8,611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.56 : 23,404.28 = 5,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.56/23,404.28 = 5,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.56x = 23,404.28 × 5,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.56x = 134,374,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,374,269.36/15,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.22

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