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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.41, 23,769.18 and 5,984.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.41, 23,769.18 and 5,984.55 is: 8,977.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.41 : 23,769.18 = 5,984.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.41/23,769.18 = 5,984.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.41x = 23,769.18 × 5,984.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.41x = 142,247,846.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,247,846.17/15,844.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.79

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