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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,605.62, 23,410.77 and 5,744.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,605.62, 23,410.77 and 5,744.15 is: 8,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,605.62 : 23,410.77 = 5,744.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,605.62/23,410.77 = 5,744.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,605.62x = 23,410.77 × 5,744.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,605.62x = 134,474,923.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,474,923.69/15,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.08

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