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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.87, 23,759.83 and 5,847.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.87, 23,759.83 and 5,847.09 is: 8,767.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.87 : 23,759.83 = 5,847.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.87/23,759.83 = 5,847.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.87x = 23,759.83 × 5,847.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.87x = 138,925,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,925,782.60/15,844.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.87

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