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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.49, 23,710.19 and 5,943.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.49, 23,710.19 and 5,943.76 is: 8,916.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.49 : 23,710.19 = 5,943.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.49/23,710.19 = 5,943.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.49x = 23,710.19 × 5,943.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.49x = 140,927,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,927,678.91/15,804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.94

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