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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.80, 23,985.72 and 5,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.80, 23,985.72 and 5,605.20 is: 8,405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.80 : 23,985.72 = 5,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.80/23,985.72 = 5,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.80x = 23,985.72 × 5,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.80x = 134,444,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,444,757.74/15,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.53

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