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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,846.37, 23,762.08 and 5,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,846.37, 23,762.08 and 5,848.59 is: 8,770.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,846.37 : 23,762.08 = 5,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,846.37/23,762.08 = 5,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,846.37x = 23,762.08 × 5,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,846.37x = 138,974,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,974,663.47/15,846.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.13

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