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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.69, 23,722.28 and 5,954.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.69, 23,722.28 and 5,954.93 is: 8,937.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.69 : 23,722.28 = 5,954.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.69/23,722.28 = 5,954.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.69x = 23,722.28 × 5,954.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.69x = 141,264,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,264,368.45/15,806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,937.00

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