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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.58, 23,407.83 and 5,750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.58, 23,407.83 and 5,750.73 is: 8,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.58 : 23,407.83 = 5,750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.58/23,407.83 = 5,750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.58x = 23,407.83 × 5,750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.58x = 134,612,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,612,110.22/15,604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.45

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