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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.52, 23,638.84 and 5,895.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.52, 23,638.84 and 5,895.86 is: 8,845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.52 : 23,638.84 = 5,895.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.52/23,638.84 = 5,895.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.52x = 23,638.84 × 5,895.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.52x = 139,371,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,371,291.20/15,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.31

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