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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.96, 23,570.76 and 5,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.96, 23,570.76 and 5,854.98 is: 8,780.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.96 : 23,570.76 = 5,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.96/23,570.76 = 5,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.96x = 23,570.76 × 5,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.96x = 138,006,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,006,328.38/15,717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.17

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