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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.30, 23,408.62 and 5,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.30, 23,408.62 and 5,744.28 is: 8,615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.30 : 23,408.62 = 5,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.30/23,408.62 = 5,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.30x = 23,408.62 × 5,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.30x = 134,465,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,465,667.69/15,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.56

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