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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.98, 23,770.63 and 5,849.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.98, 23,770.63 and 5,849.78 is: 8,775.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.98 : 23,770.63 = 5,849.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.98/23,770.63 = 5,849.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.98x = 23,770.63 × 5,849.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.98x = 139,053,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,053,024.98/15,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,775.84

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