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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.97, 23,647.48 and 5,904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.97, 23,647.48 and 5,904.14 is: 8,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.97 : 23,647.48 = 5,904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.97/23,647.48 = 5,904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.97x = 23,647.48 × 5,904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.97x = 139,617,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,617,899.57/15,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,855.09

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