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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.07, 23,803.67 and 5,875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.07, 23,803.67 and 5,875.48 is: 8,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.07 : 23,803.67 = 5,875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.07/23,803.67 = 5,875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.07x = 23,803.67 × 5,875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.07x = 139,857,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,857,942.19/15,868.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,813.80

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