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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.46, 23,626.43 and 5,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.46, 23,626.43 and 5,897.30 is: 8,841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.46 : 23,626.43 = 5,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.46/23,626.43 = 5,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.46x = 23,626.43 × 5,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.46x = 139,332,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,332,145.64/15,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,841.18

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