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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.97, 23,414.55 and 5,612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.97, 23,414.55 and 5,612.72 is: 8,420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.97 : 23,414.55 = 5,612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.97/23,414.55 = 5,612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.97x = 23,414.55 × 5,612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.97x = 131,419,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,419,313.08/15,606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.55

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