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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.94, 23,995.40 and 5,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.94, 23,995.40 and 5,608.70 is: 8,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.94 : 23,995.40 = 5,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.94/23,995.40 = 5,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.94x = 23,995.40 × 5,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.94x = 134,582,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,582,999.98/15,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.05

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