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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.61, 23,017.86 and 5,984.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.61, 23,017.86 and 5,984.37 is: 8,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.61 : 23,017.86 = 5,984.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.61/23,017.86 = 5,984.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.61x = 23,017.86 × 5,984.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.61x = 137,747,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,747,390.85/15,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.17

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