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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,829.41, 23,746.68 and 5,969.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,829.41, 23,746.68 and 5,969.55 is: 8,955.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,829.41 : 23,746.68 = 5,969.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,829.41/23,746.68 = 5,969.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,829.41x = 23,746.68 × 5,969.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,829.41x = 141,756,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,756,993.59/15,829.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.29

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