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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.85, 23,627.54 and 5,889.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.85, 23,627.54 and 5,889.13 is: 8,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.85 : 23,627.54 = 5,889.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.85/23,627.54 = 5,889.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.85x = 23,627.54 × 5,889.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.85x = 139,145,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,145,610.29/15,748.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,835.29

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