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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.95, 23,769.61 and 5,986.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.95, 23,769.61 and 5,986.00 is: 8,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.95 : 23,769.61 = 5,986.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.95/23,769.61 = 5,986.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.95x = 23,769.61 × 5,986.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.95x = 142,284,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,284,942.30/15,845.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.26

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