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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.83, 23,550.87 and 5,842.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.83, 23,550.87 and 5,842.71 is: 8,759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.83 : 23,550.87 = 5,842.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.83/23,550.87 = 5,842.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.83x = 23,550.87 × 5,842.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.83x = 137,600,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,600,903.66/15,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,759.47

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