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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.56, 23,592.96 and 5,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.56, 23,592.96 and 5,867.20 is: 8,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.56 : 23,592.96 = 5,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.56/23,592.96 = 5,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.56x = 23,592.96 × 5,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.56x = 138,424,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,424,614.91/15,730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.73

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