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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.28, 23,597.88 and 5,872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.28, 23,597.88 and 5,872.96 is: 8,804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.28 : 23,597.88 = 5,872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.28/23,597.88 = 5,872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.28x = 23,597.88 × 5,872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.28x = 138,589,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,589,405.32/15,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.20

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