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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.67, 23,674.58 and 5,922.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.67, 23,674.58 and 5,922.13 is: 8,882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.67 : 23,674.58 = 5,922.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.67/23,674.58 = 5,922.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.67x = 23,674.58 × 5,922.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.67x = 140,203,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,203,940.46/15,783.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,882.85

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