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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.94, 23,610.02 and 5,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.94, 23,610.02 and 5,879.13 is: 8,818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.94 : 23,610.02 = 5,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.94/23,610.02 = 5,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.94x = 23,610.02 × 5,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.94x = 138,806,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,806,347.49/15,739.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.74

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