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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.44, 23,774.50 and 5,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.44, 23,774.50 and 5,987.48 is: 8,983.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.44 : 23,774.50 = 5,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.44/23,774.50 = 5,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.44x = 23,774.50 × 5,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.44x = 142,349,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,349,343.26/15,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,983.62

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