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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,818.87, 23,729.93 and 5,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,818.87, 23,729.93 and 5,966.44 is: 8,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,818.87 : 23,729.93 = 5,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,818.87/23,729.93 = 5,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,818.87x = 23,729.93 × 5,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,818.87x = 141,583,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,583,203.55/15,818.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.27

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