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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.78, 23,669.48 and 5,917.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.78, 23,669.48 and 5,917.68 is: 8,874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.78 : 23,669.48 = 5,917.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.78/23,669.48 = 5,917.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.78x = 23,669.48 × 5,917.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.78x = 140,068,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,068,408.41/15,783.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,874.20

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