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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.32, 23,426.20 and 5,757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.32, 23,426.20 and 5,757.48 is: 8,639.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.32 : 23,426.20 = 5,757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.32/23,426.20 = 5,757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.32x = 23,426.20 × 5,757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.32x = 134,875,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,875,877.98/15,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.62

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