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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.19, 23,715.59 and 5,954.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.19, 23,715.59 and 5,954.11 is: 8,931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.19 : 23,715.59 = 5,954.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.19/23,715.59 = 5,954.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.19x = 23,715.59 × 5,954.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.19x = 141,205,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,205,142.52/15,810.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.28

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