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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.69, 23,502.42 and 5,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.69, 23,502.42 and 5,800.86 is: 8,703.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.69 : 23,502.42 = 5,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.69/23,502.42 = 5,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.69x = 23,502.42 × 5,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.69x = 136,334,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,334,248.08/15,663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.84

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