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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.19, 23,639.46 and 5,901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.19, 23,639.46 and 5,901.94 is: 8,848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.19 : 23,639.46 = 5,901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.19/23,639.46 = 5,901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.19x = 23,639.46 × 5,901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.19x = 139,518,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,518,674.55/15,768.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,848.11

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