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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.74, 14,126.15 and 5,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.74, 14,126.15 and 5,759.23 is: 7,948.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.74 : 14,126.15 = 5,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.74/14,126.15 = 5,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.74x = 14,126.15 × 5,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.74x = 81,355,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,355,647.44/10,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,948.20

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