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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.63, 23,630.90 and 5,891.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.63, 23,630.90 and 5,891.02 is: 8,836.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.63 : 23,630.90 = 5,891.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.63/23,630.90 = 5,891.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.63x = 23,630.90 × 5,891.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.63x = 139,210,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,210,185.77/15,753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,836.71

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