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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.52, 23,620.52 and 5,893.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.52, 23,620.52 and 5,893.37 is: 8,835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.52 : 23,620.52 = 5,893.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.52/23,620.52 = 5,893.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.52x = 23,620.52 × 5,893.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.52x = 139,204,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,204,360.58/15,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,835.28

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