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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.44, 23,669.72 and 5,916.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.44, 23,669.72 and 5,916.81 is: 8,872.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.44 : 23,669.72 = 5,916.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.44/23,669.72 = 5,916.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.44x = 23,669.72 × 5,916.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.44x = 140,049,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,049,317.36/15,784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.62

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