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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,828.96, 23,728.70 and 5,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,828.96, 23,728.70 and 5,974.76 is: 8,956.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,828.96 : 23,728.70 = 5,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,828.96/23,728.70 = 5,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,828.96x = 23,728.70 × 5,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,828.96x = 141,773,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,773,287.61/15,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,956.58

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