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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.12, 23,747.33 and 5,970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.12, 23,747.33 and 5,970.76 is: 8,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.12 : 23,747.33 = 5,970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.12/23,747.33 = 5,970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.12x = 23,747.33 × 5,970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.12x = 141,789,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,789,608.07/15,832.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.82

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