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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.78, 23,724.93 and 5,962.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.78, 23,724.93 and 5,962.79 is: 8,937.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.78 : 23,724.93 = 5,962.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.78/23,724.93 = 5,962.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.78x = 23,724.93 × 5,962.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.78x = 141,466,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,466,775.35/15,827.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,937.88

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