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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.28, 23,637.02 and 5,895.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.28, 23,637.02 and 5,895.33 is: 8,844.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.28 : 23,637.02 = 5,895.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.28/23,637.02 = 5,895.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.28x = 23,637.02 × 5,895.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.28x = 139,348,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,348,033.12/15,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.53

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