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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.44, 23,206.20 and 5,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.44, 23,206.20 and 5,983.84 is: 8,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.44 : 23,206.20 = 5,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.44/23,206.20 = 5,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.44x = 23,206.20 × 5,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.44x = 138,862,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,862,187.81/15,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.23

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