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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.51, 23,603.58 and 5,872.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.51, 23,603.58 and 5,872.83 is: 8,809.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.51 : 23,603.58 = 5,872.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.51/23,603.58 = 5,872.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.51x = 23,603.58 × 5,872.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.51x = 138,619,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,619,812.73/15,735.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.36

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