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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.99, 23,435.91 and 5,630.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.99, 23,435.91 and 5,630.07 is: 8,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.99 : 23,435.91 = 5,630.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.99/23,435.91 = 5,630.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.99x = 23,435.91 × 5,630.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.99x = 131,945,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,945,813.81/15,627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.92

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