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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.06, 23,599.80 and 5,877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.06, 23,599.80 and 5,877.12 is: 8,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.06 : 23,599.80 = 5,877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.06/23,599.80 = 5,877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.06x = 23,599.80 × 5,877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.06x = 138,698,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,698,856.58/15,738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,812.96

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