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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.14, 23,640.82 and 5,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.14, 23,640.82 and 5,898.40 is: 8,847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.14 : 23,640.82 = 5,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.14/23,640.82 = 5,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.14x = 23,640.82 × 5,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.14x = 139,443,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,443,012.69/15,760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.83

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