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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.08, 23,599.22 and 5,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.08, 23,599.22 and 5,869.44 is: 8,805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.08 : 23,599.22 = 5,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.08/23,599.22 = 5,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.08x = 23,599.22 × 5,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.08x = 138,514,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,514,205.84/15,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.69

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