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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,757.12, 23,644.87 and 5,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,757.12, 23,644.87 and 5,903.32 is: 8,858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,757.12 : 23,644.87 = 5,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,757.12/23,644.87 = 5,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,757.12x = 23,644.87 × 5,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,757.12x = 139,583,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,583,233.97/15,757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.42

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