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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.18, 23,702.63 and 5,944.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.18, 23,702.63 and 5,944.46 is: 8,915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.18 : 23,702.63 = 5,944.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.18/23,702.63 = 5,944.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.18x = 23,702.63 × 5,944.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.18x = 140,899,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,899,187.69/15,804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.31

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