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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.06, 23,711.12 and 5,944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.06, 23,711.12 and 5,944.42 is: 8,917.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.06 : 23,711.12 = 5,944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.06/23,711.12 = 5,944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.06x = 23,711.12 × 5,944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.06x = 140,948,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,948,900.39/15,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,917.96

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