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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.20, 23,408.10 and 5,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.20, 23,408.10 and 5,741.40 is: 8,611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.20 : 23,408.10 = 5,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.20/23,408.10 = 5,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.20x = 23,408.10 × 5,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.20x = 134,395,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,395,265.34/15,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.11

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