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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.59, 23,712.24 and 5,950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.59, 23,712.24 and 5,950.86 is: 8,924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.59 : 23,712.24 = 5,950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.59/23,712.24 = 5,950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.59x = 23,712.24 × 5,950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.59x = 141,108,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,108,190.77/15,810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,924.92

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