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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.06, 23,407.09 and 5,750.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.06, 23,407.09 and 5,750.05 is: 8,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.06 : 23,407.09 = 5,750.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.06/23,407.09 = 5,750.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.06x = 23,407.09 × 5,750.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.06x = 134,591,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,591,937.85/15,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.02

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