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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,646.91, 23,467.86 and 5,783.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,646.91, 23,467.86 and 5,783.94 is: 8,674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,646.91 : 23,467.86 = 5,783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,646.91/23,467.86 = 5,783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,646.91x = 23,467.86 × 5,783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,646.91x = 135,736,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,736,694.17/15,646.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.99

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