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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.46, 23,406.23 and 5,749.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.46, 23,406.23 and 5,749.47 is: 8,620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.46 : 23,406.23 = 5,749.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.46/23,406.23 = 5,749.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.46x = 23,406.23 × 5,749.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.46x = 134,573,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,573,431.57/15,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.17

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