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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.98, 23,423.47 and 5,747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.98, 23,423.47 and 5,747.82 is: 8,624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.98 : 23,423.47 = 5,747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.98/23,423.47 = 5,747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.98x = 23,423.47 × 5,747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.98x = 134,633,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,633,874.97/15,609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.86

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