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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.06, 23,408.79 and 5,747.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.06, 23,408.79 and 5,747.96 is: 8,617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.06 : 23,408.79 = 5,747.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.06/23,408.79 = 5,747.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.06x = 23,408.79 × 5,747.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.06x = 134,552,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,552,671.52/15,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.41

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