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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.36, 23,577.16 and 5,856.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.36, 23,577.16 and 5,856.63 is: 8,785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.36 : 23,577.16 = 5,856.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.36/23,577.16 = 5,856.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.36x = 23,577.16 × 5,856.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.36x = 138,082,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,082,702.57/15,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.36

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