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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.56, 23,412.12 and 5,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.56, 23,412.12 and 5,744.52 is: 8,615.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.56 : 23,412.12 = 5,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.56/23,412.12 = 5,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.56x = 23,412.12 × 5,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.56x = 134,491,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,491,391.58/15,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.41

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