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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.78, 23,542.30 and 5,834.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.78, 23,542.30 and 5,834.05 is: 8,751.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.78 : 23,542.30 = 5,834.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.78/23,542.30 = 5,834.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.78x = 23,542.30 × 5,834.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.78x = 137,346,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,346,955.32/15,694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,751.12

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