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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.41, 23,400.17 and 5,745.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.41, 23,400.17 and 5,745.43 is: 8,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.41 : 23,400.17 = 5,745.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.41/23,400.17 = 5,745.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.41x = 23,400.17 × 5,745.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.41x = 134,443,893.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,443,893.00/15,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.11

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