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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.05, 23,774.63 and 5,986.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.05, 23,774.63 and 5,986.38 is: 8,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.05 : 23,774.63 = 5,986.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.05/23,774.63 = 5,986.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.05x = 23,774.63 × 5,986.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.05x = 142,323,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,323,939.61/15,847.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.10

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