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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.24, 23,707.62 and 5,808.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.24, 23,707.62 and 5,808.54 is: 8,711.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.24 : 23,707.62 = 5,808.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.24/23,707.62 = 5,808.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.24x = 23,707.62 × 5,808.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.24x = 137,706,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,706,659.07/15,807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.62

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