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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.54, 23,607.93 and 5,871.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.54, 23,607.93 and 5,871.45 is: 8,810.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.54 : 23,607.93 = 5,871.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.54/23,607.93 = 5,871.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.54x = 23,607.93 × 5,871.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.54x = 138,612,780.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,612,780.60/15,732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,810.58

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