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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.61, 23,482.99 and 5,793.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.61, 23,482.99 and 5,793.67 is: 8,690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.61 : 23,482.99 = 5,793.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.61/23,482.99 = 5,793.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.61x = 23,482.99 × 5,793.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.61x = 136,052,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,052,694.67/15,654.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.90

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