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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.64, 23,988.96 and 5,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.64, 23,988.96 and 5,607.36 is: 8,411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.64 : 23,988.96 = 5,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.64/23,988.96 = 5,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.64x = 23,988.96 × 5,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.64x = 134,514,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,514,734.75/15,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.04

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