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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.54, 23,646.80 and 5,908.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.54, 23,646.80 and 5,908.46 is: 8,862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.54 : 23,646.80 = 5,908.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.54/23,646.80 = 5,908.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.54x = 23,646.80 × 5,908.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.54x = 139,716,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,716,245.82/15,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.69

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