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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.94, 23,400.98 and 5,745.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.94, 23,400.98 and 5,745.94 is: 8,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.94 : 23,400.98 = 5,745.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.94/23,400.98 = 5,745.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.94x = 23,400.98 × 5,745.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.94x = 134,460,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,460,627.02/15,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.89

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