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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.83, 23,602.56 and 5,872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.83, 23,602.56 and 5,872.14 is: 8,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.83 : 23,602.56 = 5,872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.83/23,602.56 = 5,872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.83x = 23,602.56 × 5,872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.83x = 138,597,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,597,389.30/15,734.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,808.32

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