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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.41, 23,734.68 and 5,961.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.41, 23,734.68 and 5,961.55 is: 8,943.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.41 : 23,734.68 = 5,961.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.41/23,734.68 = 5,961.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.41x = 23,734.68 × 5,961.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.41x = 141,495,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,495,481.55/15,821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,943.29

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