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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.93, 23,761.01 and 5,978.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.93, 23,761.01 and 5,978.83 is: 8,965.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.93 : 23,761.01 = 5,978.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.93/23,761.01 = 5,978.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.93x = 23,761.01 × 5,978.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.93x = 142,063,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,063,009.52/15,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.84

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