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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.12, 23,651.40 and 5,906.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.12, 23,651.40 and 5,906.64 is: 8,859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.12 : 23,651.40 = 5,906.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.12/23,651.40 = 5,906.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.12x = 23,651.40 × 5,906.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.12x = 139,700,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,700,305.30/15,768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,859.67

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