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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.94, 23,412.74 and 5,745.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.94, 23,412.74 and 5,745.46 is: 8,619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.94 : 23,412.74 = 5,745.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.94/23,412.74 = 5,745.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.94x = 23,412.74 × 5,745.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.94x = 134,516,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,516,873.90/15,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.04

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