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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.07, 23,729.40 and 5,825.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.07, 23,729.40 and 5,825.51 is: 8,736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.07 : 23,729.40 = 5,825.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.07/23,729.40 = 5,825.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.07x = 23,729.40 × 5,825.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.07x = 138,235,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,235,738.35/15,823.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,736.34

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