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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.73, 23,459.67 and 5,783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.73, 23,459.67 and 5,783.70 is: 8,669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.73 : 23,459.67 = 5,783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.73/23,459.67 = 5,783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.73x = 23,459.67 × 5,783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.73x = 135,683,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,683,693.38/15,650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.48

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