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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.16, 23,766.60 and 5,982.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.16, 23,766.60 and 5,982.22 is: 8,975.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.16 : 23,766.60 = 5,982.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.16/23,766.60 = 5,982.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.16x = 23,766.60 × 5,982.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.16x = 142,177,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,177,029.85/15,840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.73

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