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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,648.12, 23,481.36 and 5,794.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,648.12, 23,481.36 and 5,794.34 is: 8,694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,648.12 : 23,481.36 = 5,794.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,648.12/23,481.36 = 5,794.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,648.12x = 23,481.36 × 5,794.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,648.12x = 136,058,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,058,866.10/15,648.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,694.90

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