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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.84, 23,683.52 and 5,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.84, 23,683.52 and 5,926.08 is: 8,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.84 : 23,683.52 = 5,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.84/23,683.52 = 5,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.84x = 23,683.52 × 5,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.84x = 140,350,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,350,434.20/15,786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.34

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