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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.57, 23,419.08 and 5,752.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.57, 23,419.08 and 5,752.74 is: 8,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.57 : 23,419.08 = 5,752.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.57/23,419.08 = 5,752.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.57x = 23,419.08 × 5,752.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.57x = 134,723,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,723,878.28/15,606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.51

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