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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.99, 23,655.55 and 5,909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.99, 23,655.55 and 5,909.44 is: 8,863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.99 : 23,655.55 = 5,909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.99/23,655.55 = 5,909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.99x = 23,655.55 × 5,909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.99x = 139,790,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,790,979.48/15,770.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.81

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