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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.94, 23,642.08 and 5,903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.94, 23,642.08 and 5,903.69 is: 8,850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.94 : 23,642.08 = 5,903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.94/23,642.08 = 5,903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.94x = 23,642.08 × 5,903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.94x = 139,575,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,575,511.28/15,769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,850.73

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