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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.09, 23,692.40 and 5,940.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.09, 23,692.40 and 5,940.06 is: 8,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.09 : 23,692.40 = 5,940.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.09/23,692.40 = 5,940.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.09x = 23,692.40 × 5,940.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.09x = 140,734,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,734,247.84/15,807.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.24

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