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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,839.94, 23,765.34 and 5,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,839.94, 23,765.34 and 5,982.06 is: 8,975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,839.94 : 23,765.34 = 5,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,839.94/23,765.34 = 5,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,839.94x = 23,765.34 × 5,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,839.94x = 142,165,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,165,689.80/15,839.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.14

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