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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.93, 23,904.78 and 5,944.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.93, 23,904.78 and 5,944.36 is: 8,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.93 : 23,904.78 = 5,944.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.93/23,904.78 = 5,944.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.93x = 23,904.78 × 5,944.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.93x = 142,098,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,098,618.04/15,946.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.72

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