Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,723.86, 23,584 and 5,863.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,723.86, 23,584 and 5,863.46 is: 8,794.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,723.86 : 23,584 = 5,863.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,723.86/23,584 = 5,863.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,723.86x = 23,584 × 5,863.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,723.86x = 138,283,840.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,283,840.64/15,723.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,794.52
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