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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.31, 23,493.66 and 5,806.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.31, 23,493.66 and 5,806.37 is: 8,706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.31 : 23,493.66 = 5,806.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.31/23,493.66 = 5,806.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.31x = 23,493.66 × 5,806.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.31x = 136,412,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,412,882.61/15,667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.85

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