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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,846.69, 23,773.50 and 5,986.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,846.69, 23,773.50 and 5,986.02 is: 8,980.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,846.69 : 23,773.50 = 5,986.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,846.69/23,773.50 = 5,986.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,846.69x = 23,773.50 × 5,986.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,846.69x = 142,308,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,308,646.47/15,846.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,980.34

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