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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.30, 23,462.33 and 5,786.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.30, 23,462.33 and 5,786.39 is: 8,678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.30 : 23,462.33 = 5,786.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.30/23,462.33 = 5,786.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.30x = 23,462.33 × 5,786.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.30x = 135,762,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,762,045.45/15,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,678.05

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