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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.59, 23,693.15 and 5,940.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.59, 23,693.15 and 5,940.56 is: 8,903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.59 : 23,693.15 = 5,940.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.59/23,693.15 = 5,940.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.59x = 23,693.15 × 5,940.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.59x = 140,750,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,750,549.46/15,807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.99

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