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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.54, 23,676.61 and 5,922.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.54, 23,676.61 and 5,922.44 is: 8,881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.54 : 23,676.61 = 5,922.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.54/23,676.61 = 5,922.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.54x = 23,676.61 × 5,922.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.54x = 140,223,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,223,302.13/15,788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,881.33

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