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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.98, 23,578.47 and 5,854.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.98, 23,578.47 and 5,854.92 is: 8,782.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.98 : 23,578.47 = 5,854.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.98/23,578.47 = 5,854.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.98x = 23,578.47 × 5,854.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.98x = 138,050,055.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,050,055.57/15,717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.94

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