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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.62, 24,005.88 and 5,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.62, 24,005.88 and 5,608.40 is: 8,416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.62 : 24,005.88 = 5,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.62/24,005.88 = 5,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.62x = 24,005.88 × 5,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.62x = 134,634,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,634,577.39/15,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,416.44

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