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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.82, 23,209.38 and 5,985.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.82, 23,209.38 and 5,985.95 is: 8,977.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.82 : 23,209.38 = 5,985.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.82/23,209.38 = 5,985.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.82x = 23,209.38 × 5,985.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.82x = 138,930,072.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,930,072.16/15,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.24

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