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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.21, 23,995.77 and 5,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.21, 23,995.77 and 5,608.96 is: 8,413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.21 : 23,995.77 = 5,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.21/23,995.77 = 5,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.21x = 23,995.77 × 5,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.21x = 134,591,314.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,591,314.10/15,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.42

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