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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.02, 23,703.89 and 5,945.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.02, 23,703.89 and 5,945.30 is: 8,916.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.02 : 23,703.89 = 5,945.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.02/23,703.89 = 5,945.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.02x = 23,703.89 × 5,945.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.02x = 140,926,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,926,711.30/15,805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.58

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