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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.34, 23,689.76 and 5,938.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.34, 23,689.76 and 5,938.32 is: 8,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.34 : 23,689.76 = 5,938.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.34/23,689.76 = 5,938.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.34x = 23,689.76 × 5,938.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.34x = 140,677,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,677,375.60/15,805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.62

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