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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.44, 23,993.15 and 5,607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.44, 23,993.15 and 5,607.19 is: 8,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.44 : 23,993.15 = 5,607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.44/23,993.15 = 5,607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.44x = 23,993.15 × 5,607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.44x = 134,534,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,534,150.75/15,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.78

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