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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.62, 23,541.32 and 5,833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.62, 23,541.32 and 5,833.56 is: 8,749.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.62 : 23,541.32 = 5,833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.62/23,541.32 = 5,833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.62x = 23,541.32 × 5,833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.62x = 137,329,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,329,702.70/15,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.56

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