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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.04, 23,659.30 and 5,908.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.04, 23,659.30 and 5,908.12 is: 8,864.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.04 : 23,659.30 = 5,908.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.04/23,659.30 = 5,908.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.04x = 23,659.30 × 5,908.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.04x = 139,781,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,781,983.52/15,768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.89

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