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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.92, 23,718.94 and 5,950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.92, 23,718.94 and 5,950.96 is: 8,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.92 : 23,718.94 = 5,950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.92/23,718.94 = 5,950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.92x = 23,718.94 × 5,950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.92x = 141,150,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,150,463.18/15,810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,927.40

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