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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.94, 23,992.40 and 5,606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.94, 23,992.40 and 5,606.70 is: 8,410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.94 : 23,992.40 = 5,606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.94/23,992.40 = 5,606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.94x = 23,992.40 × 5,606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.94x = 134,518,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,518,189.08/15,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.05

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