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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.79, 23,783.76 and 5,862.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.79, 23,783.76 and 5,862.15 is: 8,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.79 : 23,783.76 = 5,862.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.79/23,783.76 = 5,862.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.79x = 23,783.76 × 5,862.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.79x = 139,423,968.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,423,968.68/15,854.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.81

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