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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.94, 23,993.90 and 5,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.94, 23,993.90 and 5,607.70 is: 8,411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.94 : 23,993.90 = 5,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.94/23,993.90 = 5,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.94x = 23,993.90 × 5,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.94x = 134,550,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,550,593.03/15,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.55

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