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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.41, 23,414.81 and 5,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.41, 23,414.81 and 5,748.40 is: 8,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.41 : 23,414.81 = 5,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.41/23,414.81 = 5,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.41x = 23,414.81 × 5,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.41x = 134,597,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,597,547.99/15,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.74

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