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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.98, 23,575.49 and 5,860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.98, 23,575.49 and 5,860.32 is: 8,782.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.98 : 23,575.49 = 5,860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.98/23,575.49 = 5,860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.98x = 23,575.49 × 5,860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.98x = 138,159,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,159,812.33/15,730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.66

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