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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.59, 23,713.73 and 5,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.59, 23,713.73 and 5,951.86 is: 8,926.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.59 : 23,713.73 = 5,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.59/23,713.73 = 5,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.59x = 23,713.73 × 5,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.59x = 141,140,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,140,801.04/15,811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,926.41

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