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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.80, 23,682.27 and 5,927.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.80, 23,682.27 and 5,927.25 is: 8,890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.80 : 23,682.27 = 5,927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.80/23,682.27 = 5,927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.80x = 23,682.27 × 5,927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.80x = 140,370,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,370,734.86/15,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.53

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