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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.58, 23,717.36 and 5,953.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.58, 23,717.36 and 5,953.07 is: 8,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.58 : 23,717.36 = 5,953.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.58/23,717.36 = 5,953.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.58x = 23,717.36 × 5,953.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.58x = 141,191,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,191,000.59/15,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,929.60

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