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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.12, 23,992.68 and 5,604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.12, 23,992.68 and 5,604.44 is: 8,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.12 : 23,992.68 = 5,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.12/23,992.68 = 5,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.12x = 23,992.68 × 5,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.12x = 134,465,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,465,535.50/15,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.66

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