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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.31, 23,473.26 and 5,787.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.31, 23,473.26 and 5,787.93 is: 8,681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.31 : 23,473.26 = 5,787.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.31/23,473.26 = 5,787.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.31x = 23,473.26 × 5,787.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.31x = 135,861,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,861,585.75/15,650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.08

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