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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.22, 23,607.59 and 5,879.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.22, 23,607.59 and 5,879.58 is: 8,818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.22 : 23,607.59 = 5,879.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.22/23,607.59 = 5,879.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.22x = 23,607.59 × 5,879.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.22x = 138,802,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,802,714.01/15,740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.35

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