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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.28, 23,634.02 and 5,893.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.28, 23,634.02 and 5,893.33 is: 8,841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.28 : 23,634.02 = 5,893.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.28/23,634.02 = 5,893.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.28x = 23,634.02 × 5,893.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.28x = 139,282,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,282,960.92/15,753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,841.52

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