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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.38, 23,652.27 and 5,905.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.38, 23,652.27 and 5,905.65 is: 8,860.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.38 : 23,652.27 = 5,905.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.38/23,652.27 = 5,905.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.38x = 23,652.27 × 5,905.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.38x = 139,682,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,682,028.33/15,765.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.05

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