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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,742.02, 23,614.11 and 5,881.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,742.02, 23,614.11 and 5,881.08 is: 8,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,742.02 : 23,614.11 = 5,881.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,742.02/23,614.11 = 5,881.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,742.02x = 23,614.11 × 5,881.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,742.02x = 138,876,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,876,475.64/15,742.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,822.02

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