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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,836.79, 23,757.62 and 5,975.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,836.79, 23,757.62 and 5,975.85 is: 8,964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836.79 : 23,757.62 = 5,975.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836.79/23,757.62 = 5,975.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836.79x = 23,757.62 × 5,975.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836.79x = 141,971,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,971,943.60/15,836.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.69

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