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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.56, 23,705.58 and 5,943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.56, 23,705.58 and 5,943.80 is: 8,920.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.56 : 23,705.58 = 5,943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.56/23,705.58 = 5,943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.56x = 23,705.58 × 5,943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.56x = 140,901,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,901,226.40/15,795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.31

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