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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.12, 23,493.24 and 5,799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.12, 23,493.24 and 5,799.48 is: 8,700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.12 : 23,493.24 = 5,799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.12/23,493.24 = 5,799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.12x = 23,493.24 × 5,799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.12x = 136,248,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,248,575.52/15,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.35

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