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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.19, 23,648.97 and 5,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.19, 23,648.97 and 5,901.24 is: 8,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.19 : 23,648.97 = 5,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.19/23,648.97 = 5,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.19x = 23,648.97 × 5,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.19x = 139,558,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,558,247.72/15,761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,854.55

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