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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.21, 23,602.41 and 5,871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.21, 23,602.41 and 5,871.56 is: 8,808.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.21 : 23,602.41 = 5,871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.21/23,602.41 = 5,871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.21x = 23,602.41 × 5,871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.21x = 138,583,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,583,025.47/15,732.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,808.87

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