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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.83, 23,634.18 and 5,893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.83, 23,634.18 and 5,893.22 is: 8,840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.83 : 23,634.18 = 5,893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.83/23,634.18 = 5,893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.83x = 23,634.18 × 5,893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.83x = 139,281,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,281,481.35/15,755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.00

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