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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.76, 24,004.32 and 5,607.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.76, 24,004.32 and 5,607.51 is: 8,415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.76 : 24,004.32 = 5,607.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.76/24,004.32 = 5,607.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.76x = 24,004.32 × 5,607.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.76x = 134,604,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,604,464.44/15,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,415.01

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