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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.48, 23,644.31 and 5,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.48, 23,644.31 and 5,774.96 is: 8,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.48 : 23,644.31 = 5,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.48/23,644.31 = 5,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.48x = 23,644.31 × 5,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.48x = 136,544,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,544,974.71/15,763.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.11

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