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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.43, 23,424.21 and 5,760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.43, 23,424.21 and 5,760.06 is: 8,636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.43 : 23,424.21 = 5,760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.43/23,424.21 = 5,760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.43x = 23,424.21 × 5,760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.43x = 134,924,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,924,855.05/15,623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.06

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