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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,731.14, 23,602.86 and 5,868.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,731.14, 23,602.86 and 5,868.11 is: 8,804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,731.14 : 23,602.86 = 5,868.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,731.14/23,602.86 = 5,868.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,731.14x = 23,602.86 × 5,868.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,731.14x = 138,504,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,504,113.47/15,731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.46

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