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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.34, 23,686.77 and 5,936.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.34, 23,686.77 and 5,936.31 is: 8,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.34 : 23,686.77 = 5,936.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.34/23,686.77 = 5,936.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.34x = 23,686.77 × 5,936.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.34x = 140,612,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,612,009.62/15,803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.61

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