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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.04, 23,657.80 and 5,907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.04, 23,657.80 and 5,907.12 is: 8,863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.04 : 23,657.80 = 5,907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.04/23,657.80 = 5,907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.04x = 23,657.80 × 5,907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.04x = 139,749,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,749,463.54/15,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.39

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