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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.18, 23,998.74 and 5,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.18, 23,998.74 and 5,608.50 is: 8,412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.18 : 23,998.74 = 5,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.18/23,998.74 = 5,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.18x = 23,998.74 × 5,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.18x = 134,596,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,596,933.29/15,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.74

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