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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.64, 23,637.96 and 3,912.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.64, 23,637.96 and 3,912.39 is: 5,868.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.64 : 23,637.96 = 3,912.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.64/23,637.96 = 3,912.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.64x = 23,637.96 × 3,912.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.64x = 92,480,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,480,918.32/15,758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,868.59

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