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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.30, 23,023.91 and 5,986.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.30, 23,023.91 and 5,986.94 is: 8,981.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.30 : 23,023.91 = 5,986.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.30/23,023.91 = 5,986.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.30x = 23,023.91 × 5,986.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.30x = 137,842,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,842,667.58/15,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.56

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