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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.32, 23,652.41 and 5,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.32, 23,652.41 and 5,912.24 is: 8,868.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.32 : 23,652.41 = 5,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.32/23,652.41 = 5,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.32x = 23,652.41 × 5,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.32x = 139,838,576.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,838,576.68/15,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,868.33

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