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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.18, 23,599.35 and 5,869.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.18, 23,599.35 and 5,869.53 is: 8,805.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.18 : 23,599.35 = 5,869.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.18/23,599.35 = 5,869.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.18x = 23,599.35 × 5,869.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.18x = 138,517,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,517,136.98/15,730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.82

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