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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.44, 23,988.66 and 5,604.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.44, 23,988.66 and 5,604.19 is: 8,406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.44 : 23,988.66 = 5,604.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.44/23,988.66 = 5,604.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.44x = 23,988.66 × 5,604.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.44x = 134,436,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,436,927.50/15,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.28

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