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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,831.97, 23,744.71 and 5,965.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,831.97, 23,744.71 and 5,965.81 is: 8,947.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,831.97 : 23,744.71 = 5,965.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,831.97/23,744.71 = 5,965.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,831.97x = 23,744.71 × 5,965.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,831.97x = 141,656,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,656,376.46/15,831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.49

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