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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.37, 23,618.45 and 5,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.37, 23,618.45 and 5,887.14 is: 8,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.37 : 23,618.45 = 5,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.37/23,618.45 = 5,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.37x = 23,618.45 × 5,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.37x = 139,045,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,045,136.45/15,755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,825.25

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