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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.94, 23,408.42 and 4,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.94, 23,408.42 and 4,512.16 is: 6,767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.94 : 23,408.42 = 4,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.94/23,408.42 = 4,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.94x = 23,408.42 × 4,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.94x = 105,622,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,622,536.39/15,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.23

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