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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.96, 23,736.79 and 5,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.96, 23,736.79 and 5,974.84 is: 8,952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.96 : 23,736.79 = 5,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.96/23,736.79 = 5,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.96x = 23,736.79 × 5,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.96x = 141,823,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,823,522.36/15,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.96

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