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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.99, 23,657.05 and 5,910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.99, 23,657.05 and 5,910.44 is: 8,865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.99 : 23,657.05 = 5,910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.99/23,657.05 = 5,910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.99x = 23,657.05 × 5,910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.99x = 139,823,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,823,574.60/15,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,865.31

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