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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.66, 23,633.55 and 5,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.66, 23,633.55 and 5,901.64 is: 8,846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.66 : 23,633.55 = 5,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.66/23,633.55 = 5,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.66x = 23,633.55 × 5,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.66x = 139,476,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,476,704.02/15,766.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,846.31

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