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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.94, 23,414.24 and 5,746.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.94, 23,414.24 and 5,746.46 is: 8,620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.94 : 23,414.24 = 5,746.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.94/23,414.24 = 5,746.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.94x = 23,414.24 × 5,746.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.94x = 134,548,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,548,993.59/15,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.55

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