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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.30, 23,703.19 and 5,947.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.30, 23,703.19 and 5,947.29 is: 8,914.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.30 : 23,703.19 = 5,947.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.30/23,703.19 = 5,947.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.30x = 23,703.19 × 5,947.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.30x = 140,969,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,969,626.34/15,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,914.06

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