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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.94, 23,643.58 and 5,904.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.94, 23,643.58 and 5,904.69 is: 8,852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.94 : 23,643.58 = 5,904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.94/23,643.58 = 5,904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.94x = 23,643.58 × 5,904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.94x = 139,608,010.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,608,010.39/15,770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.23

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