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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.21, 23,565.09 and 5,846.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.21, 23,565.09 and 5,846.11 is: 8,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.21 : 23,565.09 = 5,846.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.21/23,565.09 = 5,846.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.21x = 23,565.09 × 5,846.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.21x = 137,764,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,764,108.30/15,709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.64

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