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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.62, 23,413.77 and 5,746.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.62, 23,413.77 and 5,746.15 is: 8,620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.62 : 23,413.77 = 5,746.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.62/23,413.77 = 5,746.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.62x = 23,413.77 × 5,746.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.62x = 134,539,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,539,034.49/15,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.09

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