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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.30, 23,681.52 and 5,926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.30, 23,681.52 and 5,926.75 is: 8,889.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.30 : 23,681.52 = 5,926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.30/23,681.52 = 5,926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.30x = 23,681.52 × 5,926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.30x = 140,354,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,354,448.66/15,788.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.78

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