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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.86, 23,502.56 and 5,804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.86, 23,502.56 and 5,804.93 is: 8,709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.86 : 23,502.56 = 5,804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.86/23,502.56 = 5,804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.86x = 23,502.56 × 5,804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.86x = 136,430,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,430,745.35/15,664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.35

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