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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.37, 23,724.12 and 5,954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.37, 23,724.12 and 5,954.38 is: 8,932.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.37 : 23,724.12 = 5,954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.37/23,724.12 = 5,954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.37x = 23,724.12 × 5,954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.37x = 141,262,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,262,388.66/15,814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.53

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