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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,757.28, 23,640.02 and 5,897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,757.28, 23,640.02 and 5,897.32 is: 8,847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,757.28 : 23,640.02 = 5,897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,757.28/23,640.02 = 5,897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,757.28x = 23,640.02 × 5,897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,757.28x = 139,412,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,412,762.75/15,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.51

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