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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.11, 23,684.49 and 5,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.11, 23,684.49 and 5,926.50 is: 8,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.11 : 23,684.49 = 5,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.11/23,684.49 = 5,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.11x = 23,684.49 × 5,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.11x = 140,366,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,366,129.99/15,787.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.19

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