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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.98, 23,473.62 and 5,791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.98, 23,473.62 and 5,791.56 is: 8,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.98 : 23,473.62 = 5,791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.98/23,473.62 = 5,791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.98x = 23,473.62 × 5,791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.98x = 135,948,878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,948,878.65/15,658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.85

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