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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.68, 23,444.82 and 5,768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.68, 23,444.82 and 5,768.12 is: 8,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.68 : 23,444.82 = 5,768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.68/23,444.82 = 5,768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.68x = 23,444.82 × 5,768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.68x = 135,232,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,232,535.14/15,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.74

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