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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.94, 23,411.42 and 5,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.94, 23,411.42 and 5,752.92 is: 8,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.94 : 23,411.42 = 5,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.94/23,411.42 = 5,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.94x = 23,411.42 × 5,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.94x = 134,684,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,684,026.35/15,614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.33

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