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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.08, 23,435.53 and 5,630.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.08, 23,435.53 and 5,630.01 is: 8,445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.08 : 23,435.53 = 5,630.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.08/23,435.53 = 5,630.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.08x = 23,435.53 × 5,630.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.08x = 131,942,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,942,166.30/15,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.34

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