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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.49, 23,682.38 and 5,933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.49, 23,682.38 and 5,933.48 is: 8,893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.49 : 23,682.38 = 5,933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.49/23,682.38 = 5,933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.49x = 23,682.38 × 5,933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.49x = 140,518,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,518,780.00/15,800.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.32

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