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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.87, 23,761.33 and 5,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.87, 23,761.33 and 5,848.09 is: 8,769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.87 : 23,761.33 = 5,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.87/23,761.33 = 5,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.87x = 23,761.33 × 5,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.87x = 138,958,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,958,396.36/15,845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.38

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