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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.55, 23,594.45 and 5,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.55, 23,594.45 and 5,741.46 is: 8,612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.55 : 23,594.45 = 5,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.55/23,594.45 = 5,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.55x = 23,594.45 × 5,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.55x = 135,466,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,466,590.90/15,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.24

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