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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.70, 23,059.86 and 5,886.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.70, 23,059.86 and 5,886.79 is: 8,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.70 : 23,059.86 = 5,886.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.70/23,059.86 = 5,886.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.70x = 23,059.86 × 5,886.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.70x = 135,748,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,748,506.64/15,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.20

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