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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.70, 23,722.26 and 5,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.70, 23,722.26 and 5,954.94 is: 8,937.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.70 : 23,722.26 = 5,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.70/23,722.26 = 5,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.70x = 23,722.26 × 5,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.70x = 141,264,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,264,634.96/15,806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,937.01

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