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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.49, 23,501.99 and 5,804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.49, 23,501.99 and 5,804.56 is: 8,708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.49 : 23,501.99 = 5,804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.49/23,501.99 = 5,804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.49x = 23,501.99 × 5,804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.49x = 136,418,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,418,666.83/15,664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.79

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