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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,837.79, 23,759.12 and 5,976.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,837.79, 23,759.12 and 5,976.85 is: 8,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,837.79 : 23,759.12 = 5,976.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,837.79/23,759.12 = 5,976.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,837.79x = 23,759.12 × 5,976.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,837.79x = 142,004,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,004,696.37/15,837.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.19

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