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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.61, 23,486.49 and 5,794.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.61, 23,486.49 and 5,794.97 is: 8,693.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.61 : 23,486.49 = 5,794.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.61/23,486.49 = 5,794.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.61x = 23,486.49 × 5,794.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.61x = 136,103,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,103,504.96/15,655.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.59

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