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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.95, 23,655.50 and 5,907.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.95, 23,655.50 and 5,907.31 is: 8,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.95 : 23,655.50 = 5,907.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.95/23,655.50 = 5,907.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.95x = 23,655.50 × 5,907.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.95x = 139,740,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,740,371.71/15,774.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.37

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