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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.41, 23,474.61 and 5,788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.41, 23,474.61 and 5,788.44 is: 8,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.41 : 23,474.61 = 5,788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.41/23,474.61 = 5,788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.41x = 23,474.61 × 5,788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.41x = 135,881,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,881,371.51/15,651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.74

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