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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.72, 23,905.56 and 5,944.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.72, 23,905.56 and 5,944.08 is: 8,916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.72 : 23,905.56 = 5,944.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.72/23,905.56 = 5,944.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.72x = 23,905.56 × 5,944.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.72x = 142,096,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,096,561.08/15,936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.30

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