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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.29, 23,597.34 and 5,873.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.29, 23,597.34 and 5,873.06 is: 8,804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.29 : 23,597.34 = 5,873.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.29/23,597.34 = 5,873.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.29x = 23,597.34 × 5,873.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.29x = 138,588,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,588,475.67/15,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.14

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