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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.03, 23,668.37 and 5,916.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.03, 23,668.37 and 5,916.93 is: 8,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.03 : 23,668.37 = 5,916.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.03/23,668.37 = 5,916.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.03x = 23,668.37 × 5,916.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.03x = 140,044,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,044,058.92/15,783.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.08

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