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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.96, 23,738.29 and 5,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.96, 23,738.29 and 5,975.84 is: 8,954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.96 : 23,738.29 = 5,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.96/23,738.29 = 5,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.96x = 23,738.29 × 5,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.96x = 141,856,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,856,222.91/15,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.46

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