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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.62, 23,544.32 and 5,835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.62, 23,544.32 and 5,835.54 is: 8,752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.62 : 23,544.32 = 5,835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.62/23,544.32 = 5,835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.62x = 23,544.32 × 5,835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.62x = 137,393,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,393,821.13/15,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,752.53

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