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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.91, 23,413.33 and 5,752.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.91, 23,413.33 and 5,752.81 is: 8,623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.91 : 23,413.33 = 5,752.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.91/23,413.33 = 5,752.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.91x = 23,413.33 × 5,752.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.91x = 134,692,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,692,438.96/15,618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.68

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