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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.56, 23,713.44 and 5,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.56, 23,713.44 and 5,945.92 is: 8,920.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.56 : 23,713.44 = 5,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.56/23,713.44 = 5,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.56x = 23,713.44 × 5,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.56x = 140,998,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,998,217.16/15,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.23

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