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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.07, 23,465.50 and 5,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.07, 23,465.50 and 5,783.13 is: 8,674.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.07 : 23,465.50 = 5,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.07/23,465.50 = 5,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.07x = 23,465.50 × 5,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.07x = 135,704,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,704,037.02/15,644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.47

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