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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.89, 23,494.34 and 5,809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.89, 23,494.34 and 5,809.52 is: 8,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.89 : 23,494.34 = 5,809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.89/23,494.34 = 5,809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.89x = 23,494.34 × 5,809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.89x = 136,490,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,490,691.60/15,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.72

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