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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.32, 23,413.30 and 5,745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.32, 23,413.30 and 5,745.84 is: 8,619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.32 : 23,413.30 = 5,745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.32/23,413.30 = 5,745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.32x = 23,413.30 × 5,745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.32x = 134,528,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,528,958.61/15,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.61

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