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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,842.70, 23,749.20 and 5,988.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,842.70, 23,749.20 and 5,988.60 is: 8,977.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,842.70 : 23,749.20 = 5,988.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,842.70/23,749.20 = 5,988.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,842.70x = 23,749.20 × 5,988.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,842.70x = 142,224,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,224,459.12/15,842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.29

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