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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.11, 23,746.14 and 5,969.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.11, 23,746.14 and 5,969.21 is: 8,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.11 : 23,746.14 = 5,969.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.11/23,746.14 = 5,969.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.11x = 23,746.14 × 5,969.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.11x = 141,745,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,745,696.35/15,827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.88

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