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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.32, 23,484.87 and 5,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.32, 23,484.87 and 5,801.76 is: 8,698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.32 : 23,484.87 = 5,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.32/23,484.87 = 5,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.32x = 23,484.87 × 5,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.32x = 136,253,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,253,579.37/15,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.34

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