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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.06, 23,501.12 and 5,814.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.06, 23,501.12 and 5,814.39 is: 8,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.06 : 23,501.12 = 5,814.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.06/23,501.12 = 5,814.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.06x = 23,501.12 × 5,814.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.06x = 136,644,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,644,648.04/15,675.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.33

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