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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.12, 23,994.18 and 5,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.12, 23,994.18 and 5,605.44 is: 8,408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.12 : 23,994.18 = 5,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.12/23,994.18 = 5,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.12x = 23,994.18 × 5,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.12x = 134,497,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,497,936.34/15,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.16

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