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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.46, 23,407.73 and 5,750.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.46, 23,407.73 and 5,750.47 is: 8,621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.46 : 23,407.73 = 5,750.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.46/23,407.73 = 5,750.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.46x = 23,407.73 × 5,750.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.46x = 134,605,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,605,449.13/15,612.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.67

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